Fly private between Lanzhou and Zhangye from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Lanzhou (LHW) to Zhangye (YZY), and from Zhangye (YZY) back to Lanzhou (LHW).
The straight-line distance between Lanzhou and Zhangye is about 363 km (226 miles), or 196 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Lanzhou and Zhangye, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CNY) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 08m | 1h 01m – 1h 15m | ¥58,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 08m | ¥58,000 – ¥80,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 04m | ¥65,000 – ¥87,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Lanzhou–Zhangye charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Lanzhou, China: Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport.
Zhangye, China: Zhangye Ganzhou Airport.
| Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport | Zhangye Ganzhou Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | ZLLL / LHW | ZLZY / YZY |
| Longest hard runway | 13,123 ft | — |
| Surface | Asphalt | — |
| Field elevation | 6,388 ft | 5,280 ft |
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is at 6,388 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
Zhangye Ganzhou Airport is at 5,280 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 11,623 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,346 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 11,123 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,246 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 9,923 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,726 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 10,223 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,956 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 10,123 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,446 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 11,623 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,526 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 11,923 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,026 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 9,623 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,246 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 9,845 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,196 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 8,923 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,446 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 7,547 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,146 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 8,193 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,472 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 8,223 ft spare |
6,400 km 5,946 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 8,431 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,766 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 7,683 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,946 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 7,823 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,346 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 8,333 ft spare |
7,400 km 6,946 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 7,123 ft spare |
14,260 km 13,806 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 7,323 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,658 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 7,123 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,506 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 8,323 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,491 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Lanzhou–Zhangye quote requests within 60 minutes.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 363 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
The Lanzhou to Zhangye route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 08m gate to gate across the 363 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Lanzhou–Zhangye charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Zhangye to Lanzhou runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
