Ürümqi to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (URC–LHW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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URC–LHW is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 991 miles in approximately 2h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 28 | 320, 32Q, 738, 7M8 | 0h58-2h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 14 | 320, 738 | 2h50-2h55 | – | – | – |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 14 | 330, 333 | 2h45-3h | – | – | – |
| UQ Urumqi Air | 14 | 738 | 2h35-2h50 | – | – | – |
| SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA | 7 | 738 | 2h35 | – | – | CA |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| QW Qingdao Airlines | 4 | 320 | 0h23 | – | – | – |
| 9C Spring Airlines | 3 | 320 | 3h | – | – | – |
| 8L Redhill Aviation | 2 | 737 | 3h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lanzhou (Yongdeng) from Ürümqi
| Metric | URC→LHW | TLQ→LHW | KRL→LHW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from URC | – | 102 mi | 173 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 100 | 7 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 48m | 2h 25m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
URC: +06 · LHW: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ürümqi, it's 8:00 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 China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Urumqi Air, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Qingdao Airlines, Spring Airlines and Redhill Aviation. With 100 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
URC to LHW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from URC to LHW is about 2 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 991 miles (1,594 km). There are approximately 100 weekly flights outbound and 90 return, totaling 190 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kuqa Qiuci, Yining and Aksu Hongqipo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Turpan (TLQ) and Korla (KRL).