Direct (nonstop) flights from Taiyuan to Lanzhou

4 airlines fly nonstop from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW). It's 504 miles (811 km), about 1h 48m in the air. Operated by Sichuan Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and others.

TYN
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
🇨🇳 Taiyuan, China
LHW
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
🇨🇳 Lanzhou, China
Flight Time
1h 48m
Distance
504 mi
811 km
CO₂/pax
93 kg
−114 kg vs. layover
Airlines
4
Sichuan Airlines +3
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Sichuan Airlines Sichuan Airlines Fuzhou Airlines Fuzhou Airlines China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines Shandong Airlines Shandong Airlines

Route data last updated: May 27, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Sichuan Airlines 3U Sichuan Airlines
Route
TYN → LHW
Flight Time
1h 48m
Distance
504 mi
Fuzhou Airlines FU Fuzhou Airlines
Route
TYN → LHW
Flight Time
1h 48m
Distance
504 mi
China Eastern Airlines MU China Eastern Airlines
Route
TYN → LHW
Flight Time
1h 48m
Distance
504 mi
Shandong Airlines SC Shandong Airlines
Route
TYN → LHW
Flight Time
1h 48m
Distance
504 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Taiyuan to Lanzhou with one stop · direct emits 93 kg CO₂ per passenger

TYN MIG (Mian Yang) LHW
Leg 1: 1h 45m (625 mi) Leg 2: 1h 20m (356 mi) Total: ~3h 5m 🍃 207 kg CO₂ (+123% vs. direct)
Leg 1
TYN → MIG
1h 45m · 625 mi
View TYN to MIG flights →
Leg 2
MIG → LHW
1h 20m · 356 mi
View MIG to LHW flights →
TYN WDS (Shiyan) LHW
Leg 1: 1h 30m (369 mi) Leg 2: 1h 45m (495 mi) Total: ~3h 15m 🍃 185 kg CO₂ (+99% vs. direct)
Leg 1
TYN → WDS
1h 30m · 369 mi
View TYN to WDS flights →
Leg 2
WDS → LHW
1h 45m · 495 mi
View WDS to LHW flights →
TYN XFN (Xiangyang) LHW
Leg 1: 1h 30m (386 mi) Leg 2: 2h 5m (579 mi) Total: ~3h 35m 🍃 204 kg CO₂ (+119% vs. direct)
Leg 1
TYN → XFN
1h 30m · 386 mi
View TYN to XFN flights →
Leg 2
XFN → LHW
2h 5m · 579 mi
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TYN TSN (Tianjin) LHW
Leg 1: 1h 8m (273 mi) Leg 2: 2h 30m (772 mi) Total: ~3h 38m 🍃 219 kg CO₂ (+135% vs. direct)
Leg 1
TYN → TSN
1h 8m · 273 mi
View TYN to TSN flights →
Leg 2
TSN → LHW
2h 30m · 772 mi
View TSN to LHW flights →
TYN CTU (Chengdu) LHW
Leg 1: 2h 20m (700 mi) Leg 2: 1h 20m (409 mi) Total: ~3h 40m 🍃 230 kg CO₂ (+147% vs. direct)
Leg 1
TYN → CTU
2h 20m · 700 mi
View TYN to CTU flights →
Leg 2
CTU → LHW
1h 20m · 409 mi
View CTU to LHW flights →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Taiyuan to Lanzhou?

A nonstop flight from Taiyuan (TYN) to Lanzhou (LHW) takes approximately 1 hours and 48 minutes. The distance is 504 miles (811 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Taiyuan to Lanzhou?

4 airlines: Sichuan Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines.

Is there a nonstop flight from Taiyuan to Lanzhou?

Yes. 4 airlines: Sichuan Airlines, Fuzhou Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines.

How far is Taiyuan from Lanzhou?

The flight distance from Taiyuan to Lanzhou is 504 miles (811 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 Taiyuan to Lanzhou?

At 1h 48m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

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

Roughly 93 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 465 km.

Is the return flight from Lanzhou to Taiyuan 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 Taiyuan 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 Taiyuan Wusu International Airport for this flight?

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