KIX
Osaka
Japan
2,860 km
1,777 miles
LHW
Lanzhou
China
Distance
2,860 km
1,777 mi / 1,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
284°
west northwest

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KIX LHW
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport
IATA Code KIX LHW
ICAO Code RJBB ZLLL
City Osaka Lanzhou
Country Japan China
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 26 ft 6,388 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 36.520000, 103.620000

Osaka (KIX) to Lanzhou (LHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) in Lanzhou, China is 2,860 kilometers (1,777 miles / 1,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Japan with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:08 in Osaka, it's 20:08 in Lanzhou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,362 feet between the two airports. Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lanzhou (LHW) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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