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Flights from Lanzhou to Bishkek

There are no direct flights from Lanzhou to Bishkek. 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
LHWBSZURC

Lanzhou to Bishkek at a glance

Fastest journey5h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Chengdu

Best ways to fly from Lanzhou to Bishkek

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

1
LHW Urumqi (URC) BSZ
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 52m
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LHW Chengdu (TFU) BSZ
Leg 1: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Loong Air
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
-2hBishkek vs Lanzhou
Currency in Bishkek
USD
Airports
LHW → BSZ

Flights from Lanzhou to Bishkek: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lanzhou to Bishkek?
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 Lanzhou to Bishkek?
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 Lanzhou and Bishkek?
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 Lanzhou and Bishkek?
Lanzhou: Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW). Bishkek: Manas International Airport (BSZ).
What is the time difference between Lanzhou and Bishkek?
Bishkek is 2 hours behind Lanzhou.

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