Distance From Nikaitchuq Operations Center Heliport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

The distance from Nikaitchuq Operations Center Heliport () to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) is 4217 miles or 6786 kilometers or 3662 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 Kuparuk ( United States ) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuparuk and Lanzhou (Yongdeng) takes around 9 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nikaitchuq Operations Center Heliport, Kuparuk, United States to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport, Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China is 9 hours 41 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		6786 km
Statute Miles		4217 miles
Nautical Miles		3662 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 41 minutes

Nikaitchuq Operations Center Heliport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport Flight Route Map - to LHW Flight Path

Location of Nikaitchuq Operations Center Heliport & Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kuparuk to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LHW

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

Location	Local Time
Kuparuk (United States)	2026-09-23, 16:48:39 AKDT
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (China)	2026-09-24, 06:48:39 +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

Nikaitchuq Operations Center Heliport ( / AA38) Kuparuk, United States

Destination

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