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Connecting route · Kyrgyzstan → China

Flights from Bishkek to Lanzhou

There are no direct flights from Bishkek to Lanzhou. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Chengdu, about 5h 52m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 52m
BSZLHWURC

Bishkek to Lanzhou at a glance

Fastest journey5h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Chengdu

Best ways to fly from Bishkek to Lanzhou

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BSZ Urumqi (URC) LHW
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 52m
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BSZ Chengdu (TFU) LHW
Leg 1: Loong Air · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 02m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,609 km1,620 miles
Journey time
5h 52mestimate
Time difference
+2hLanzhou vs Bishkek
Currency in Lanzhou
CNY
Airports
BSZ → LHW

Flights from Bishkek to Lanzhou: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bishkek to Lanzhou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi and Chengdu. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Bishkek to Lanzhou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,609 km.
Where do you change planes between Bishkek and Lanzhou?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC) and Chengdu (TFU). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bishkek and Lanzhou?
Bishkek: Manas International Airport (BSZ). Lanzhou: Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).
What is the time difference between Bishkek and Lanzhou?
Lanzhou is 2 hours ahead of Bishkek.

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