ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,865 km
3,644 miles
LXA
Lhasa
China
Distance
5,865 km
3,644 mi / 3,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD LXA
Airport Name Bole International Airport Lhasa Gonggar Airport
IATA Code ADD LXA
ICAO Code HAAB ZULS
City Addis Ababa Lhasa
Country Ethiopia China
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,630 ft 13,136 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 29.300000, 90.910000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lhasa (LXA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Lhasa, China is 5,865 kilometers (3,644 miles / 3,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:13 in Addis Ababa, it's 21:13 in Lhasa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,506 feet between the two airports. Lhasa Gonggar Airport sits higher than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lhasa (LXA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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