BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
2,556 km
1,588 miles
LHW
Lanzhou
China
Distance
2,556 km
1,588 mi / 1,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BKK LHW
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport
IATA Code BKK LHW
ICAO Code VTBS ZLLL
City Bangkok Lanzhou
Country Thailand China
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5 ft 6,388 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 36.520000, 103.620000

Bangkok (BKK) to Lanzhou (LHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) in Lanzhou, China is 2,556 kilometers (1,588 miles / 1,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:33 in Bangkok, it's 12:33 in Lanzhou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,383 feet between the two airports. Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lanzhou (LHW) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 187° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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