Driving from Aqsu to Lhasa
Lhasa lies 1,612 km (1,001 mi) south-east of Aqsu, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 35 min without stops, over roughly 1,966 km (1,222 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Aqsu | Lhasa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 535,657 | 867,900 |
| Elevation | 1,119 m (3,671 ft) | 3,651 m (11,978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
Clocks in Lhasa are 2 h ahead of Aqsu right now, so a 24 h 35 min journey lands 26 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Aqsu to Lhasa
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Staying in Lhasa
Our booking partner lists 35 places to stay in Lhasa. Of the 34 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (17), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 275 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lhasa from Aqsu?
1,612 km (1,001 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Aqsu; by road roughly 1,966 km (1,222 mi).
How long does it take to get from Aqsu to Lhasa by car?
About 24 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Aqsu and Lhasa?
Lhasa is 2 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Urumqi).
Where can I stay in Lhasa?
Our booking partner lists 35 places to stay in Lhasa, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.