Ürümqi to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (URC–LHW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
URC–LHW is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Urumqi Air lead the route. The flight covers 991 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 28 | 32N, 738, 7M8 | 2h20-2h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 21 | 32Q, 738, 7M8 | 2h40-2h50 | – | – | – |
| UQ Urumqi Air | 14 | 738 | 2h40-2h45 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 7 | 738 | 2h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 2h40 | – | – | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
| QW Qingdao Airlines | 4 | 320 | 3h04 | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 3 | 320 | 2h55 | – | – | – |
| 8L Lucky Air | 1 | 73L | 3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lanzhou (Yongdeng) from Ürümqi
| Metric | URC→LHW | KRL→LHW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from URC | – | 173 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 92 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 25m |
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · LHW: +06
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 6:00 PM in Lanzhou (Yongdeng).
Airport shuttle buses (Line 1 and Line 2) connect the city centre and major hotels to the airport in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–30. The airport is 16 km northwest of downtown Ürümqi. DiDi and taxis from the city centre cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic.Driving via the Airport Expressway takes 20–30 minutes in normal conditions. Note that Ürümqi operates on Beijing Standard Time (UTC+8) despite being geographically closer to UTC+6; actual local solar time is significantly behind the clock, which affects early morning departures especially.
URC–LHW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from URC to LHW
Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air, Spring Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Urumqi Air. With 92 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to LHW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to LHW ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 991 miles (1,594 km). There are approximately 92 weekly flights outbound and 85 return, totaling 177 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via KRY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Korla (KRL).