Direct (nonstop) flights from Lanzhou to Chengdu

3 airlines fly nonstop from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). It's 409 miles (658 km), about 1h 35m in the air. Operated by Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Chengdu Airlines.

LHW
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
🇨🇳 Lanzhou, China
CTU
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
🇨🇳 Chengdu, China
Flight Time
1h 35m
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 30, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Sichuan Airlines 3U Sichuan Airlines
Route
LHW → CTU
Flight Time
1h 35m
Distance
409 mi
Air China CA Air China
Route
LHW → CTU
Flight Time
1h 35m
Distance
409 mi
Chengdu Airlines EU Chengdu Airlines
Route
LHW → CTU
Flight Time
1h 35m
Distance
409 mi

Alternative Routes

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

LHW BZX (Bazhong) CTU
Leg 1: 1h 35m (372 mi) Leg 2: 1h 10m (178 mi) Total: ~2h 45m 🍃 127 kg CO₂ (+67% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LHW → BZX
1h 35m · 372 mi
View LHW to BZX flights →
Leg 2
BZX → CTU
1h 10m · 178 mi
View BZX to CTU flights →
LHW YIH (Yichang) CTU
Leg 1: 1h 50m (611 mi) Leg 2: 1h 40m (448 mi) Total: ~3h 30m 🍃 221 kg CO₂ (+191% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LHW → YIH
1h 50m · 611 mi
View LHW to YIH flights →
Leg 2
YIH → CTU
1h 40m · 448 mi
View YIH to CTU flights →
LHW KMG (Kunming) CTU
Leg 1: 2h 15m (787 mi) Leg 2: 1h 30m (382 mi) Total: ~3h 45m 🍃 242 kg CO₂ (+218% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LHW → KMG
2h 15m · 787 mi
View LHW to KMG flights →
Leg 2
KMG → CTU
1h 30m · 382 mi
View KMG to CTU flights →
LHW LJG (Lijiang) CTU
Leg 1: 2h 30m (705 mi) Leg 2: 1h 25m (350 mi) Total: ~3h 55m 🍃 221 kg CO₂ (+191% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LHW → LJG
2h 30m · 705 mi
View LHW to LJG flights →
Leg 2
LJG → CTU
1h 25m · 350 mi
View LJG to CTU flights →
LHW CGO (Zhengzhou) CTU
Leg 1: 1h 50m (592 mi) Leg 2: 2h 10m (637 mi) Total: ~4h 🍃 252 kg CO₂ (+232% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LHW → CGO
1h 50m · 592 mi
View LHW to CGO flights →
Leg 2
CGO → CTU
2h 10m · 637 mi
View CGO to CTU flights →

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CTU → LHW: Flights from Chengdu to Lanzhou

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Lanzhou to Chengdu?

A nonstop flight from Lanzhou (LHW) to Chengdu (CTU) takes approximately 1 hours and 35 minutes. The distance is 409 miles (658 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Lanzhou to Chengdu?

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

Is there a nonstop flight from Lanzhou to Chengdu?

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

How far is Lanzhou from Chengdu?

The flight distance from Lanzhou to Chengdu 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 Lanzhou to Chengdu?

At 1h 35m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

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

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

Is the return flight from Chengdu to Lanzhou 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 Lanzhou to Chengdu?

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 Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport for this flight?

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