Distance From Ames Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

The distance from Ames Airport () to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) is 6112 miles or 9836 kilometers or 5308 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Jefferson ( United States ) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jefferson and Lanzhou (Yongdeng) takes around 14 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ames Airport, Jefferson, United States to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport, Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China is 14 hours 3 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - LHW

Kilometers		9836 km
Statute Miles		6112 miles
Nautical Miles		5308 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 3 minutes

Ames Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport Flight Route Map - to LHW Flight Path

Location of Ames Airport & Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Jefferson to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Jefferson, United States and Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Jefferson, United States and Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LHW

Time difference between Jefferson (United States) and Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (China) is 13 Hours.
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) time is 13 Hours ahead of Jefferson.

Location	Local Time
Jefferson (United States)	2026-11-06, 17:15:36 MST
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (China)	2026-11-07, 06:15:36 +06

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ames Airport ( / 21OG) Jefferson, United States

Destination

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW / ZLLL) Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China