DEL
New Delhi
India
1,346 km
836 miles
LXA
Lhasa
China
Distance
1,346 km
836 mi / 727 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
83°
east

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DEL LXA
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Lhasa Gonggar Airport
IATA Code DEL LXA
ICAO Code VIDP ZULS
City New Delhi Lhasa
Country India China
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 777 ft 13,136 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 29.300000, 90.910000

New Delhi (DEL) to Lhasa (LXA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Lhasa, China is 1,346 kilometers (836 miles / 727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 an international route connecting India with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:22 in New Delhi, it's 02:52 in Lhasa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,359 feet between the two airports. Lhasa Gonggar Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lhasa (LXA) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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