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

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SC4977+1
SC Shandong
73H
7:45 AM
CST
10:55 AM
CST
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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QW9799
QW Qingdao
32N
10:00 AM
CST
12:40 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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MU6224
MU China Eastern
320
11:55 AM
CST
3:00 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MU6712
MU China Eastern
320
2:00 PM
CST
4:40 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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MU2258
MU China Eastern
32N
6:10 PM
CST
8:55 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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MU6223
MU China Eastern
320
8:10 AM
CST TT3
10:50 AM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SC4978+2
SC Shandong
73H
12:15 PM
CST
2:40 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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MU6711
MU China Eastern
320
1:55 PM
CST TT3
5:10 PM
CST
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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MU2257
MU China Eastern
32N
2:25 PM
CST TT3
5:10 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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QW9800+1
QW Qingdao
320
9:45 PM
CST TT3
12:40 AM+1
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng)
3 carriers, 27 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 914 mi 2h 40m nonstop 47 1-stop hubs

TAO–LHW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 914 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 47 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 21 320, 32N 2h40-3h05 SkyTeam
QW Qingdao Airlines 4 32N 2h40
SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA 2 73H 3h10 CA
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MU
32N Airbus A320neo – MU, QW
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – SC
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (21 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: QW + SC (6 flights/wk, 22%)
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
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to LHW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,283
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 YNT→LHW TNA→LHW
Distance from TAO 102 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 4
Weekly flights 27 7 35
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 45m 2h 23m
Airports within 200 miles of TAO 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 Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
TAO: CST · LHW: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Lanzhou (Yongdeng).
Distance & Flight Time
914 mi / 1,471 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 3h 10m.
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 time2h 40m to 3h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights27 out / 27 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: LHW
IATA / ICAOLHW / ZLLL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
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 2h 40m to 3h 10m. The route covers 914 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from TAO to LHW. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TNA, YNT, UYN, WDS, ENH, JUZ, NGB, CGO, SYX, WNZ, KHG, SHS, HFE, KHN, CGQ, KWL, HIA, SHA, NKG, PEK, XFN, CKG, CSX, PVG, HET, TFU, TYN, KMG, NNG, XMN, DLC, SZX, HGH, HRB, CAN, WUH, CTU, KWE, FOC, URC, HAK, SHE, YIH, WUX, HKG, MIG and KRL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LHW to TAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YNT, 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 China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TAO to LHW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to LHW ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 914 miles (1,471 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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