CKG to LHW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) is 807 km (502 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 30m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (LHW to CKG).
How far is it from Chongqing to Lanzhou (Yongdeng)?
The great-circle distance between Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) is 807 km (502 mi, 436 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CKG to LHW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHW is roughly north of CKG.
How is the CKG to LHW route written in code?
The pair is written CKG-LHW in IATA codes and ZUCK-ZLLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is CKG (ZUCK), Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is LHW (ZLLL).
| CKG | LHW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport | Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUCK | ZLLL |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft | 6,388 ft |
| Rank by connections | #39 | #198 |
Both ICAO codes start with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LHW sits 5,023 ft (1,531 m) higher than CKG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CKG to LHW
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U | Sichuan Airlines | CSC | Si Chuan | Active |
| HU | Hainan Airlines | CHH | Hainan | Active |
| PN | West Air China | CHB | West China | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chongqing from Lanzhou (Yongdeng)?
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) are 807 km (502 mi, 436 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CKG to LHW?
A typical nonstop flight between CKG and LHW takes about 1h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHW from CKG?
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) lies roughly north of Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG).
Which airlines fly CKG to LHW?
3 airlines appear on the CKG-LHW route in the open dataset, including Sichuan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, West Air China.
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