Shanghai (Pudong) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (PVG–LHW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PVG–LHW is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,106 miles in approximately 3h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9C Spring Airlines | 21 | 320 | 2h38-3h30 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: EY | 21 | 320, 321, 32N | 3h-3h20 | – | SkyTeam | EY |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 12 | 737, 738 | 3h-3h15 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China Also: NZ | 7 | 320 | 2h32 | – | Star Alliance | NZ |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: 3U, ZH | 6 | 320 | 2h48-3h20 | – | – | 3U, ZH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lanzhou (Yongdeng) from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→LHW | SHA→LHW | NTG→LHW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 85 | 38 | 4 |
| Flight time | 3h 13m | 3h 1m | 3h 10m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · LHW: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Lanzhou (Yongdeng).
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to LHW
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Air China and Juneyao Air. With 85 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to LHW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to LHW is about 3 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,106 miles (1,779 km). There are approximately 85 weekly flights outbound and 89 return, totaling 174 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Hongqiao, Qingyang Xifeng and Jinan Yaoqiang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Wuxi (WUX).