CTU
Chengdu
China
1,264 km
785 miles
LXA
Lhasa
China
Distance
1,264 km
785 mi / 682 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

CTU LXA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lhasa Gonggar Airport
IATA Code CTU LXA
ICAO Code ZUUU ZULS
City Chengdu Lhasa
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,625 ft 13,136 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 29.300000, 90.910000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lhasa (LXA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Lhasa, China is 1,264 kilometers (785 miles / 682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 06:25 in Chengdu, it's 06:25 in Lhasa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 11,511 feet between the two airports. Lhasa Gonggar Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lhasa (LXA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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