Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (TAO–LHW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SC4977
SC Shandong
73H
7:45 AM
CST
10:55 AM
+06
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CA4827
CA Air China
73H
7:45 AM
CST
11:10 AM
+06
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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MU6207
MU China Eastern
32N
8:45 AM
CST
12:00 PM
+06
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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QW9799
QW Qingdao
320
10:05 AM
CST
1:10 PM
+06
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6224
MU China Eastern
320
12:40 PM
CST
3:45 PM
+06
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MU2258
MU China Eastern
320
6:50 PM
CST
9:55 PM
+06
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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SC4978
SC Shandong
73H
12:15 PM
+06
2:40 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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MU6208
MU China Eastern
32N
1:25 PM
+06 TT3
4:00 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QW9800
QW Qingdao
320
9:55 PM
+06 TT3
12:35 AM+1
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng)
4 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 914 mi 3h 5m nonstop -2h behind 40 1-stop hubs

TAO–LHW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 914 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TAO–LHW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 17 320, 32N 3h05-3h15 SkyTeam
SC Shandong Airlines 7 73H 3h10
CA Air China 6 73H 3h25 Star Alliance
QW Qingdao Airlines 4 320 3h05
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MU, QW
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
73H Boeing 737-800 – CA, SC
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (17 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: QW + SC (11 flights/wk, 32%)
Star Alliance: CA (6 flights/wk, 18%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TAO to LHW direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
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
6
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to LHW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,170
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 Qingdao (Jiaozhou)

Nearby airports with service to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.
Metric TAO→LHW TNA→LHW HIA→LHW
Distance from TAO 163 mi 186 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 1
Weekly flights 34 14 7
Flight time 3h 5m 2h 25m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of TAO with service to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 4:00 PM in Lanzhou (Yongdeng).
Distance & Flight Time
914 mi / 1,471 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m to 3h 25m.
Getting to TAO

Qingdao Metro Line 8 connects Qingdao North Railway Station and the urban rail network to Jiaodong Airport in 40–50 minutes for CNY 10–15. The new Jiaodong Airport replaced the former Liuting Airport in 2021 and is located further from the city centre (~55 km from downtown). Airport shuttle buses depart from major city transport hubs for CNY 30–40.DiDi and taxis from central Qingdao cost CNY 120–180 depending on traffic. Driving via Jihe Expressway and the airport spur takes 50–70 minutes in normal conditions. The greater distance from the city means surface travel times are longer than at the former airport.

TAO–LHW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) route.
Route details
Distance914 mi / 1,471 km
Flight time3h 5m to 3h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights34 out / 14 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: LHW
IATA / ICAOLHW / ZLLL
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Passengers/yr12.8M
Elevation6,388 ft / 1,947 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAO to LHW flights.
Nonstop flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport take approximately 3h 5m to 3h 25m. The route covers 914 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from TAO to LHW. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYN, XFN, UYN, NGB, HRB, HFE, WNZ, KRL, NKG, CGQ, SHS, CGO, DLC, KHN, KWL, CKG, CSX, PVG, SHA, PEK, YIH, TFU, KMG, CTU, XMN, MIG, KWE, NNG, SYX, HET, HGH, CAN, SZX, WUH, URC, FOC, SHE, HKG, HAK and ENH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) is 2 hours behind Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Yes, return flights from LHW to TAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TNA and HIA. 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 TAO to LHW

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TAO to LHW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to LHW ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 914 miles (1,471 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 48 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TYN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) and Huai'an (HIA).