CMN
Casablanca
Morocco
9,468 km
5,883 miles
LHW
Lanzhou
China
Distance
9,468 km
5,883 mi / 5,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
49°
northeast

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CMN LHW
Airport Name Mohammed V International Airport Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport
IATA Code CMN LHW
ICAO Code GMMN ZLLL
City Casablanca Lanzhou
Country Morocco China
Timezone Africa/Casablanca Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 656 ft 6,388 ft
Coordinates 33.370000, -7.590000 36.520000, 103.620000

Casablanca (CMN) to Lanzhou (LHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) in Casablanca, Morocco to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) in Lanzhou, China is 9,468 kilometers (5,883 miles / 5,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Morocco with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:57 in Casablanca, it's 06:57 in Lanzhou. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,732 feet between the two airports. Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport sits higher than Mohammed V International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lanzhou (LHW) to Casablanca (CMN) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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