LHW to TYN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) is 810 km (503 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 30m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (TYN to LHW).
How far is it from Lanzhou (Yongdeng) to Taiyuan?
The great-circle distance between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) is 810 km (503 mi, 437 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 LHW to TYN?
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. TYN is roughly east of LHW.
How is the LHW to TYN route written in code?
The pair is written LHW-TYN in IATA codes and ZLLL-ZBYN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is LHW (ZLLL), Taiyuan Wusu International Airport is TYN (ZBYN).
| LHW | TYN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport | Taiyuan Wusu International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZLLL | ZBYN |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 6,388 ft | 2,575 ft |
| Rank by connections | #198 | #146 |
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.
TYN sits 3,813 ft (1,162 m) lower than LHW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHW to TYN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS | Air Foyle | UPA | Foyle | Active |
| SC | Shandong Airlines | CDG | Shandong | Active |
| TV | Virgin Express | VEX | Virgin Express | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: CA.
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 Lanzhou (Yongdeng) from Taiyuan?
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) are 810 km (503 mi, 437 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHW to TYN?
A typical nonstop flight between LHW and TYN takes about 1h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TYN from LHW?
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) lies roughly east of Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).
Which airlines fly LHW to TYN?
3 airlines appear on the LHW-TYN route in the open dataset, including Air Foyle, Shandong Airlines, Virgin Express.
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