Connecting route · China → Spain

Flights from Lanzhou to Madrid

There are no direct flights from Lanzhou to Madrid. The easiest way is one stop via Hangzhou or Shanghai, about 17h 25m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 16h 12m

Lanzhou to Madrid at a glance

Fastest journey16h 12mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hangzhou or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Lanzhou to Madrid

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

LHW Hangzhou (HGH) MAD

Leg 1: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~17h 25m

LHW Shanghai (PVG) MAD

Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~17h 31m

LHW Guangzhou (CAN) MAD

Leg 1: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~17h 33m

LHW Shenzhen (SZX) MAD

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~17h 49m

LHW Chongqing (CKG) MAD

Leg 1: China Express Airlines, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~16h 12m

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: 8,749 km5,433 miles
Journey time: 16h 12mestimate
Time difference: -7hMadrid vs Lanzhou
Currency in Madrid: EUR
Airports: LHW → MAD

Flights from Lanzhou to Madrid: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lanzhou to Madrid?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hangzhou, Shanghai and Guangzhou. 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 Madrid?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,749 km.

Where do you change planes between Lanzhou and Madrid?

The best connecting points are Hangzhou (HGH), Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN) and Shenzhen (SZX). Air China flies both legs via Hangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Lanzhou and Madrid?

Lanzhou: Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW). Madrid: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

What is the time difference between Lanzhou and Madrid?

Madrid is 7 hours behind Lanzhou.

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