Direct (nonstop) flights from Chengdu to Lanzhou

3 airlines fly nonstop from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW). It's 409 miles (658 km), about 1h 20m in the air. Operated by Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Chengdu Airlines.

CTU
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
🇨🇳 Chengdu, China
LHW
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
🇨🇳 Lanzhou, China
Flight Time
1h 20m
Distance
409 mi
658 km
CO₂/pax
76 kg
−51 kg vs. layover
Airlines
3
Sichuan Airlines +2
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Sichuan Airlines Sichuan Airlines Air China Air China Chengdu Airlines Chengdu Airlines

Route data last updated: May 28, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Sichuan Airlines 3U Sichuan Airlines
Route
CTU → LHW
Flight Time
1h 20m
Distance
409 mi
Air China CA Air China
Route
CTU → LHW
Flight Time
1h 20m
Distance
409 mi
Chengdu Airlines EU Chengdu Airlines
Route
CTU → LHW
Flight Time
1h 20m
Distance
409 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Chengdu to Lanzhou with one stop · direct emits 76 kg CO₂ per passenger

CTU BZX (Bazhong) LHW
Leg 1: 1h 5m (178 mi) Leg 2: 1h 40m (372 mi) Total: ~2h 45m 🍃 127 kg CO₂ (+67% vs. direct)
Leg 1
CTU → BZX
1h 5m · 178 mi
View CTU to BZX flights →
Leg 2
BZX → LHW
1h 40m · 372 mi
View BZX to LHW flights →
CTU LJG (Lijiang) LHW
Leg 1: 1h 25m (350 mi) Leg 2: 2h (705 mi) Total: ~3h 25m 🍃 221 kg CO₂ (+191% vs. direct)
Leg 1
CTU → LJG
1h 25m · 350 mi
View CTU to LJG flights →
Leg 2
LJG → LHW
2h · 705 mi
View LJG to LHW flights →
CTU YIH (Yichang) LHW
Leg 1: 1h 20m (448 mi) Leg 2: 2h 10m (611 mi) Total: ~3h 30m 🍃 221 kg CO₂ (+191% vs. direct)
Leg 1
CTU → YIH
1h 20m · 448 mi
View CTU to YIH flights →
Leg 2
YIH → LHW
2h 10m · 611 mi
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CTU KMG (Kunming) LHW
Leg 1: 1h 30m (382 mi) Leg 2: 2h 15m (787 mi) Total: ~3h 45m 🍃 242 kg CO₂ (+218% vs. direct)
Leg 1
CTU → KMG
1h 30m · 382 mi
View CTU to KMG flights →
Leg 2
KMG → LHW
2h 15m · 787 mi
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CTU TYN (Taiyuan) LHW
Leg 1: 2h (700 mi) Leg 2: 1h 48m (504 mi) Total: ~3h 48m 🍃 247 kg CO₂ (+225% vs. direct)
Leg 1
CTU → TYN
2h · 700 mi
View CTU to TYN flights →
Leg 2
TYN → LHW
1h 48m · 504 mi
View TYN to LHW flights →

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LHW → CTU: Flights from Lanzhou to Chengdu

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Chengdu to Lanzhou?

A nonstop flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Lanzhou (LHW) takes approximately 1 hours and 20 minutes. The distance is 409 miles (658 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Chengdu to Lanzhou?

3 airlines: Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Chengdu Airlines.

Is there a nonstop flight from Chengdu to Lanzhou?

Yes. 3 airlines: Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Chengdu Airlines.

How far is Chengdu from Lanzhou?

The flight distance from Chengdu to Lanzhou is 409 miles (658 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as Mumbai to Goa.

What type of aircraft flies from Chengdu to Lanzhou?

At 1h 20m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Chengdu to Lanzhou?

Roughly 76 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 380 km.

Is the return flight from Lanzhou to Chengdu also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chengdu to Lanzhou?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.