KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
3,165 km
1,967 miles
LXA
Lhasa
China
Distance
3,165 km
1,967 mi / 1,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL LXA
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Lhasa Gonggar Airport
IATA Code KUL LXA
ICAO Code WMKK ZULS
City Kuala Lumpur Lhasa
Country Malaysia China
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 69 ft 13,136 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 29.300000, 90.910000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Lhasa (LXA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Lhasa, China is 3,165 kilometers (1,967 miles / 1,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:03 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 05:03 in Lhasa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,067 feet between the two airports. Lhasa Gonggar Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lhasa (LXA) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 157° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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