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LHW to YLE: distance & flight time
Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport) → Whatì (Whatì Airport)
5,193 mi
8,357 km · 4,513 nm
10h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
5,193 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 39m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHW — Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport · Lanzhou, China
- YLE — Whatì Airport · Whatì, Canada
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHW
- XNN · Xining Caojiabu Airport88 mi away
- ZHY · Zhongwei Shapotou Airport112 mi away
- GXH · Gannan Xiahe Airport130 mi away
- GYU · Guyuan Liupanshan Airport148 mi away
Near YLE
- YRA · Rae Lakes Airport68 mi away
- YZF · Yellowknife Airport100 mi away
- YFJ · Wekweètì Airport122 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHW from YLE?
The flight distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Whatì (YLE) is 5,193 miles (8,357 km, 4,513 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHW to YLE?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 39m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LHW to YLE?
Nonstop service on LHW–YLE depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 10h 39m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Lanzhou and Whatì?
Whatì is 14 hours behind Lanzhou.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHW to YLE?
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Why are some LHW to YLE fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LHW–YLE tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.