KMG to LHW: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) is 1,270 km (789 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 5m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (LHW to KMG).
How far is it from Kunming to Lanzhou (Yongdeng)?
The great-circle distance between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) is 1,270 km (789 mi, 686 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 KMG to LHW?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHW is roughly north of KMG.
How is the KMG to LHW route written in code?
The pair is written KMG-LHW in IATA codes and ZPPP-ZLLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kunming Changshui International Airport is KMG (ZPPP), Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is LHW (ZLLL).
| KMG | LHW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kunming Changshui International Airport | Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZPPP | ZLLL |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 6,903 ft | 6,388 ft |
| Rank by connections | #38 | #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 515 ft (157 m) lower than KMG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying KMG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8L | Cargo Plus Aviation | CGP | - | Active |
| CZ | China Southern Airlines | CSN | China Southern | 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 Kunming from Lanzhou (Yongdeng)?
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) are 1,270 km (789 mi, 686 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from KMG to LHW?
A typical nonstop flight between KMG and LHW takes about 2h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHW from KMG?
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) lies roughly north of Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
Which airlines fly KMG to LHW?
3 airlines appear on the KMG-LHW route in the open dataset, including Cargo Plus Aviation, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.
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