Chengdu to Lhasa flights
Lhasa lies 1,251 km (777 mi) west of Chengdu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 21 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chengdu | Lhasa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 20.9 million | 867,900 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 3,651 m (11,978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | LXA, 43 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 850000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Chengdu
Chengdu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU, 53 km).
Arriving in Lhasa
Lhasa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lhasa Gonggar International Airport | LXA | 43 km (27 mi) | 13,123 ft | 11,713 ft |
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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 Chengdu?
1,251 km (777 mi) in a straight line, west of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Lhasa by air?
About 2 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Lhasa?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Lhasa flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA).
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.