Distance From Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to İstanbul Airport, LHW - IST Distance

The distance from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 3913 miles or 6297 kilometers or 3398 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 Lanzhou (Yongdeng) ( China ) to Arnavutköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lanzhou (Yongdeng) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul takes around 8 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport, Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China to İstanbul Airport, Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 8 hours 59 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 - IST

Kilometers		6297 km
Statute Miles		3913 miles
Nautical Miles		3398 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 59 minutes

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to İstanbul Airport Flight Route Map - LHW to IST Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China and Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LHW - IST

Time difference between Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (China) and Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 3 Hours.
Arnavutköy, Istanbul time is 3 Hours behind Lanzhou (Yongdeng).

Location	Local Time
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (China)	2025-12-16, 07:16:06 +06
Arnavutköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-12-16, 04:16:06 +03

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

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

Destination

İstanbul Airport (IST / LTFM) Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey