Kunming to Lhoka flights
Lhoka lies 1,179 km (733 mi) north-west of Kunming, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 16 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.
| Kunming | Lhoka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 6 million | 353,700 |
| Elevation | 1,895 m (6,217 ft) | 3,560 m (11,680 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | KMG, 23 km out | LXA, 84 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Kunming
Kunming is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 14,764-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Lhoka
Lhoka is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA), 84 km (52 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 | 84 km (52 mi) | 13,123 ft | 11,713 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Lhoka from Kunming?
1,179 km (733 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kunming.
How long does it take to get from Kunming to Lhoka by air?
About 2 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kunming and Lhoka?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kunming to Lhoka flights?
Typically Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA).
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.