Shanghai (Pudong) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (PVG–LHW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,106 mi airlines 57/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
9C6623
9C Spring
320
6:30 AM
CST T2
10:00 AM
+06
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C7747
9C Spring
320
6:30 AM
CST T2
10:15 AM
+06
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1101
HO Juneyao
320
6:40 AM
CST T2
10:20 AM
+06
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1103
HO Juneyao
320
6:40 AM
CST T2
10:15 AM
+06
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U4443
3U Sichuan
320
6:40 AM
CST T2
10:20 AM
+06
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM9217
FM Shanghai
7M8
8:55 AM
CST T1
12:30 PM
+06
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM9211
FM Shanghai
737
2:35 PM
CST T1
5:50 PM
+06
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6805
MU China Eastern
32N
6:20 PM
CST TS1
9:45 PM
+06
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU720
MU China Eastern
321
9:00 PM
CST TS1
12:35 AM
+06
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY5852
EY Etihad
32N
9:10 PM
CST TS1
12:35 AM
+06
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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9C6566
9C Spring
320
9:12 PM
CST TT2
12:36 AM+1
+06
5h 24m
M T W T F S S
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MU719
MU China Eastern
321
7:55 AM
+06 TT3
10:35 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY6016
EY Etihad
32N
7:55 AM
+06 TT3
10:35 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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9C6565
9C Spring
320
8:00 AM
+06
10:55 AM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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MU6806
MU China Eastern
32N
2:10 PM
+06 TT3
4:55 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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HO1102
HO Juneyao
320
2:45 PM
+06 TT3
5:35 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HO1104
HO Juneyao
320
2:45 PM
+06 TT3
5:35 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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FM9212
FM Shanghai
737
6:40 PM
+06
9:40 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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9C7748
9C Spring
320
6:45 PM
+06 TT3
9:45 PM
CST
3h
M T W T F S S
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9C6624
9C Spring
320
7:35 PM
+06 TT3
10:30 PM+1
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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FM9218
FM Shanghai
738
10:00 PM
+06
1:05 AM+1
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng)
6 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 1,106 mi 3h 15m nonstop -2h behind 54 1-stop hubs

PVG–LHW is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,106 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–LHW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9C Spring Airlines 14 320 3h30-5h24
FM Shanghai Airlines 14 737, 7M8 3h15-3h35
MU China Eastern Airlines 11 321, 32N 3h25-3h35 SkyTeam
EY Etihad Airways 7 32N 3h25
HO Juneyao Air 7 320 3h35-3h40
3U Sichuan Airlines 4 320 3h40
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, 9C, HO
321 Airbus A321 – MU
32N Airbus A320neo – EY, MU
737 Boeing 737-700 – FM
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – FM
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + 9C + EY + FM + HO (46 flights/wk, 81%)
SkyTeam: MU (11 flights/wk, 19%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PVG to LHW direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to LHW.
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One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,923
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Lanzhou (Yongdeng) from Shanghai (Pudong)

Nearby airports with service to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.
Metric PVG→LHW SHA→LHW NTG→LHW
Distance from PVG 28 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 3 1
Weekly flights 57 35 4
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 10m 3h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of PVG with service to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) is 2 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · LHW: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 4:00 PM in Lanzhou (Yongdeng).
Distance & Flight Time
1,106 mi / 1,779 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m to 5h 24m.
Getting to PVG

The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.

PVG–LHW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) route.
Route details
Distance1,106 mi / 1,779 km
Flight time3h 15m to 5h 24m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights57 out / 49 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LHW
IATA / ICAOLHW / ZLLL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr12.8M
Elevation6,388 ft / 1,947 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to LHW flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport take approximately 3h 15m to 5h 24m. The route covers 1,106 miles.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from PVG to LHW. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYN, AKA, ENY, NGB, YIH, HNY, DNH, TNA, HRB, WXN, WNZ, LJG, CGQ, HAK, BHY, HGH, PKX, CKG, HFE, KHN, CGO, TFU, WUH, PEK, FOC, CTU, KWE, SJW, SZX, NKG, ZYI, MIG, DLC, KMG, TAO, CAN, KWL, IQN, CSX, TSN, URC, UYN, JGN, NNG, HKG, WDS, SHE, XMN, HET, ZUH, SHS, ENH, KHG and AAT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) is 2 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from LHW to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SHA, NTG and NGB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PVG to LHW

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Etihad Airways, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air and China Eastern Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PVG to LHW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to LHW ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,106 miles (1,779 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 106 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TYN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Ningbo (NGB).