Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 13,123 ft4,000 m | 148 ft45 m | asphalt · lit |
| 18L/36R 177° / 357° true |
13,123 ft4,000 m | 148 ft45 m | asphalt · lit |
| 18R/36L | 11,811 ft3,600 m | 148 ft45 m | asphalt · lit |
Runway numbers are the magnetic heading divided by ten, rounded; L, C and R mark parallel runways. Displaced thresholds shorten the usable length at some ends.
Location and time
| Coordinates | 36.5°N, 103.6°E (36.5152, 103.62) |
|---|---|
| Region | Gansu Province, China |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai: UTC+8 all year (no daylight saving time) |
| Official site | lzzcairport.com/Home/Index |
Distances and flight times to world hubs
| Hub | Distance | From LHW | To LHW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing PEK | 1,198 km745 mi | 2 h 15 min | 2 h 35 min |
| Hong Kong HKG | 1,865 km1,159 mi | 3 h 05 min | 3 h 15 min |
| Delhi DEL | 2,629 km1,634 mi | 4 h 20 min | 3 h 50 min |
| Tokyo HND | 3,235 km2,010 mi | 4 h 25 min | 5 h 10 min |
| Singapore SIN | 3,910 km2,430 mi | 5 h 30 min | 5 h 30 min |
| Dubai DXB | 4,720 km2,933 mi | 6 h 55 min | 6 h |
| Doha DOH | 5,055 km3,141 mi | 7 h 20 min | 6 h 20 min |
| Istanbul IST | 6,297 km3,913 mi | 9 h | 7 h 35 min |
| Frankfurt FRA | 7,313 km4,544 mi | 10 h 05 min | 8 h 45 min |
| Paris CDG | 7,743 km4,812 mi | 10 h 35 min | 9 h 15 min |
| London LHR | 7,772 km4,829 mi | 10 h 30 min | 9 h 20 min |
| Sydney SYD | 9,256 km5,752 mi | 11 h 20 min | 11 h 50 min |
| Johannesburg JNB | 10,518 km6,535 mi | 13 h 25 min | 12 h 35 min |
| Los Angeles LAX | 11,051 km6,867 mi | 12 h 55 min | 14 h 20 min |
| Toronto YYZ | 11,092 km6,892 mi | 13 h 35 min | 13 h 40 min |
| Chicago ORD | 11,209 km6,965 mi | 13 h 40 min | 13 h 55 min |
| New York JFK | 11,432 km7,103 mi | 14 h 05 min | 14 h |
| Atlanta ATL | 12,170 km7,562 mi | 14 h 45 min | 15 h |
| Mexico City MEX | 13,353 km8,297 mi | 15 h 40 min | 16 h 50 min |
| São Paulo GRU | 16,806 km10,443 mi | 21 h 20 min | 19 h 05 min |
Estimated scheduled flight times for a nonstop flight; whether one operates is not something we track. Linked hubs have a full route page.
Nearest airports with scheduled flights
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| Haidong XNN Xining Caojiabao International Airport | 141 km88 mi W |
| Zhongwei ZHY Zhongwei Shapotou Airport | 180 km112 mi NE |
| Gannan GXH Gannan Xiahe Airport | 209 km130 mi SSW |
| Guyuan GYU Guyuan Liupanshan Airport | 238 km148 mi E |
| Jinchang JIC Jinchang Jinchuan Airport | 252 km156 mi NNW |
| Tianshui THQ Tianshui Maijishan Airport | 297 km185 mi SE |
| Bayanhot AXF Alxa Left Banner Bayanhot Airport | 303 km188 mi NE |
| Yinchuan INC Yinchuan Hedong International Airport | 317 km197 mi NE |
How far can you get?
Of the 265 airports with guides on this site, roughly this many are within a nonstop flight of:
263 hours
736 hours
1189 hours
18312 hours
Radio frequencies
| Service | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | LANZHOU TWR | 118.100 |
From OurAirports’ community-maintained list. Frequencies change; check the current official publication. Not for navigation.
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