Distance From The Plains Airfield Shoal water bay RAAF to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

The distance from The Plains Airfield Shoal water bay RAAF () to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) is 5104 miles or 8214 kilometers or 4433 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 Shoal Waterbay RAAF ( Australia ) to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shoal Waterbay RAAF and Lanzhou (Yongdeng) takes around 11 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from The Plains Airfield Shoal water bay RAAF, Shoal Waterbay RAAF, Australia to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport, Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China is 11 hours 44 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		8214 km
Statute Miles		5104 miles
Nautical Miles		4433 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 44 minutes

The Plains Airfield Shoal water bay RAAF to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport Flight Route Map - to LHW Flight Path

Location of The Plains Airfield Shoal water bay RAAF & Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shoal Waterbay RAAF to Lanzhou (Yongdeng) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Shoal Waterbay RAAF, Australia and Lanzhou (Yongdeng), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - LHW

Time difference between Shoal Waterbay RAAF (Australia) and Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (China) is 4 Hours.
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) time is 4 Hours behind Shoal Waterbay RAAF.

Location	Local Time
Shoal Waterbay RAAF (Australia)	2026-09-12, 17:59:21 AEST
Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (China)	2026-09-12, 13:59:21 +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

The Plains Airfield Shoal water bay RAAF ( / ) Shoal Waterbay RAAF, Australia

Destination

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