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Driving from Gujangbagh to Lhasa

Lhasa lies 1,326 km (824 mi) south-east of Gujangbagh, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 20 h 13 min without stops, over roughly 1,618 km (1,005 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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CountryChinaChina
Population408,894867,900
Elevation1,366 m (4,482 ft)3,651 m (11,978 ft)
Time nowUTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi)UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)

Clocks in Lhasa are 2 h ahead of Gujangbagh right now, so a 20 h 13 min journey lands 22 h 13 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book car hire from Gujangbagh 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 Gujangbagh?

1,326 km (824 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Gujangbagh; by road roughly 1,618 km (1,005 mi).

How long does it take to get from Gujangbagh to Lhasa by car?

About 20 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Gujangbagh 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

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  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.