ICN
Seoul
South Korea
2,025 km
1,258 miles
LHW
Lanzhou
China
Distance
2,025 km
1,258 mi / 1,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
274°
west

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ICN LHW
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport
IATA Code ICN LHW
ICAO Code RKSI ZLLL
City Seoul Lanzhou
Country South Korea China
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 6,388 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 36.520000, 103.620000

Seoul (ICN) to Lanzhou (LHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) in Lanzhou, China is 2,025 kilometers (1,258 miles / 1,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:21 in Seoul, it's 12:21 in Lanzhou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,365 feet between the two airports. Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lanzhou (LHW) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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