Shanghai (Minhang) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (SHA–LHW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FM9211
FM Shanghai
738
8:00 AM
CST TT2
11:15 AM
+06
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6689
9C Spring
320
10:05 AM
CST TT1
1:40 PM
+06
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5536
MU China Eastern
32N
12:45 PM
CST T2
3:55 PM
+06
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6805
MU China Eastern
32N
6:40 PM
CST T2
9:55 PM
+06
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6813
MU China Eastern
32N
9:25 PM
CST T2
12:40 AM
+06
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM9212
FM Shanghai
7M8
12:15 PM
+06
2:50 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FM9218
FM Shanghai
7M8
1:30 PM
+06 TT3
4:00 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6806
MU China Eastern
32N
2:35 PM
+06
5:25 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6814
MU China Eastern
32N
5:35 PM
+06 TT3
8:20 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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9C6690
9C Spring
320
7:00 PM
+06 TT3
9:40 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6804
MU China Eastern
321
8:15 PM
+06 TT3
11:10 PM+1
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Shanghai (Minhang) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng)
3 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 1,079 mi 3h 10m nonstop -2h behind 35 1-stop hubs

SHA–LHW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines and Shanghai Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,079 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHA–LHW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 21 32N 3h10-3h15 SkyTeam
9C Spring Airlines 7 320 3h35
FM Shanghai Airlines 7 738 3h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
738 Boeing 737-800 – FM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (21 flights/wk, 60%)
Unaffiliated: 9C + FM (14 flights/wk, 40%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SHA to LHW direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHA to LHW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,664
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 (Minhang)

Nearby airports with service to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.
Metric SHA→LHW PVG→LHW NTG→LHW
Distance from SHA 28 mi 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 6 1
Weekly flights 35 57 4
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 15m 3h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of SHA with service to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 4:00 PM in Lanzhou (Yongdeng).
Distance & Flight Time
1,079 mi / 1,736 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m to 3h 35m.
Getting to SHA

Metro Lines 2 and 10 both serve Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2. Line 2 connects to People's Square (city center) in about 30 minutes (¥6) and continues to Pudong Airport; the most direct transit link in Shanghai. Line 10 serves the western and southern city.Taxis from the city center cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi runs ¥35–60. The Hongqiao Railway Station is integrated into the same complex; high-speed rail connections to Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing are direct from the same building, making SHA the best-connected inter-modal hub in China.

SHA–LHW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Minhang) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) route.
Route details
Distance1,079 mi / 1,736 km
Flight time3h 10m to 3h 35m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights35 out / 42 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: LHW
IATA / ICAOLHW / ZLLL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr12.8M
Elevation6,388 ft / 1,947 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHA to LHW flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport take approximately 3h 10m to 3h 35m. The route covers 1,079 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from SHA to LHW. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYN, PVG, DLC, BHY, HRB, HET, HNY, KHN, TNA, HAK, CKG, SJW, TFU, KWL, CSX, TAO, FOC, XMN, ZUH, PEK, CAN, HKG, KMG, CTU, SHE, NNG, CGQ, TSN, SZX, CGO, WUH, PKX, XFN, URC and KWE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) is 2 hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).
Yes, return flights from LHW to SHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVG, NTG and HGH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SHA to LHW

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SHA to LHW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHA to LHW ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,079 miles (1,736 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 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 (Pudong) (PVG), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Hangzhou (HGH).