CCU
Kolkata
India
2,123 km
1,319 miles
LHW
Lanzhou
China
Distance
2,123 km
1,319 mi / 1,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
40°
northeast

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CCU LHW
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport
IATA Code CCU LHW
ICAO Code VECC ZLLL
City Kolkata Lanzhou
Country India China
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 16 ft 6,388 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 36.520000, 103.620000

Kolkata (CCU) to Lanzhou (LHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) in Lanzhou, China is 2,123 kilometers (1,319 miles / 1,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 India with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:30 in Kolkata, it's 09:00 in Lanzhou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,372 feet between the two airports. Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lanzhou (LHW) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 228° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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