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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MU6807
MU China Eastern
321
7:40 AM
CST T2
11:00 AM
CST
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6803
MU China Eastern
320
2:20 PM
CST T2
5:22 PM
CST
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6805
MU China Eastern
320
6:40 PM
CST T2
9:55 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6813
MU China Eastern
32N
9:25 PM
CST T2
12:40 AM+1
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6802
MU China Eastern
321
12:00 PM
CST TT3
2:45 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6806
MU China Eastern
320
2:35 PM
CST TT3
5:30 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6814
MU China Eastern
320
5:25 PM
CST TT3
8:30 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6804
MU China Eastern
321
8:15 PM
CST TT3
10:50 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shanghai (Minhang) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng)
2 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 1,079 mi 3h 2m nonstop 39 1-stop hubs

SHA–LHW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Spring Airlines and Shanghai Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,079 miles in approximately 3h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 39 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
9C Spring Airlines 1
FM Shanghai Airlines Also: MU 0 MU
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MU
321 Airbus A321 – MU
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C + FM (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHA to LHW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,718
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 WUX→LHW
Distance from SHA 28 mi 57 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 8 1
Weekly flights 25 67 7
Flight time 3h 2m 2h 56m 2h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of SHA with service to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) is 0 hours the same as Shanghai (Minhang).
SHA: CST · LHW: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Lanzhou (Yongdeng).
Distance & Flight Time
1,079 mi / 1,736 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 2m to 3h 20m.
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 2m to 3h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights25 out / 26 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: LHW
IATA / ICAOLHW / ZLLL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
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 2m to 3h 20m. The route covers 1,079 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Spring Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from SHA to LHW. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVG, HNY, BHY, ZUH, CGQ, SYX, TNA, KWL, HET, CSX, SJW, CKG, HAK, CTU, XFN, KHN, HRB, TYN, TAO, XMN, FOC, WUH, TFU, DLC, SZX, PEK, TSN, YNT, CAN, SHE, HKG, KMG, PKX, LZO, CGO, URC, KWE, NNG and KRL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, WUX and NTG. 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 and Shanghai Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SHA to LHW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHA to LHW ranges from 3 hours 2 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,079 miles (1,736 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG), Wuxi (WUX) and Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG).