Istanbul to Lanzhou

Flight distance, time and route map · IST → LHW

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 46°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance6,297 km3,913 miles · 3,400 nautical miles
Flight time
about 8 h 20 min direct, estimated
Heading
east 68° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Lanzhou to Istanbul

Questions

How far is Istanbul from Lanzhou by plane?

The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 6,297 km (3,913 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Lanzhou?

About 8 h 20 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Istanbul heading east (68°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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Routes to Lanzhou

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