JGN to LHW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Jiayuguan International Airport (JGN) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) is 592 km (368 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 15m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LHW to JGN).
How far is it from Jiayuguan to Lanzhou (Yongdeng)?
The great-circle distance between Jiayuguan International Airport (JGN) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) is 592 km (368 mi, 320 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 JGN to LHW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHW is roughly southeast of JGN.
How is the JGN to LHW route written in code?
The pair is written JGN-LHW in IATA codes and ZLJQ-ZLLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Jiayuguan International Airport is JGN (ZLJQ), Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is LHW (ZLLL).
| JGN | LHW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Jiayuguan International Airport | Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZLJQ | ZLLL |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 5,112 ft | 6,388 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1123 | #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 1,276 ft (389 m) higher than JGN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying JGN 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 |
| GS | Air Foyle | UPA | Foyle | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | 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 Jiayuguan from Lanzhou (Yongdeng)?
Jiayuguan International Airport (JGN) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) are 592 km (368 mi, 320 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JGN to LHW?
A typical nonstop flight between JGN and LHW takes about 1h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHW from JGN?
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) lies roughly southeast of Jiayuguan International Airport (JGN).
Which airlines fly JGN to LHW?
3 airlines appear on the JGN-LHW route in the open dataset, including Sichuan Airlines, Air Foyle, China Eastern Airlines.
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