Distance From Metlakatla Seaplane Base to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport, MTM - LHW Distance

The distance from Metlakatla Seaplane Base (MTM) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) is 5316 miles or 8555 kilometers or 4617 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 Metlakatla ( United States ) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Metlakatla and Lanzhou (Yongdeng) takes around 12 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Metlakatla Seaplane Base, Metlakatla, United States to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport, Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China is 12 hours 13 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 • MTM - LHW

Kilometers		8555 km
Statute Miles		5316 miles
Nautical Miles		4617 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 13 minutes

Metlakatla Seaplane Base to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport Flight Route Map - MTM to LHW Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MTM - LHW

Time difference between Metlakatla (United States) and Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (China) is 14 Hours.
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) time is 14 Hours ahead of Metlakatla.

Location	Local Time
Metlakatla (United States)	2026-09-23, 15:18:39 AKDT
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (China)	2026-09-24, 05:18:39 +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

Metlakatla Seaplane Base (MTM / PAMM) Metlakatla, United States

Destination

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