Lhasa to Agra flights
Agra lies 1,308 km (813 mi) west of Lhasa, -2.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 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.
| Lhasa | Agra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 867,900 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 3,651 m (11,978 ft) | 166 m (545 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | LXA, 43 km out | AGR, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 850000 | 453115–721121 |
Clocks in Agra are 2 h 30 min behind Lhasa right now, so a 2 h 26 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Agra
Crossing from China into India: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rupee (INR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Agra
Agra is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (regional) | AGR | 6 km (4 mi) | 9,000 ft | 551 ft |
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Staying in Agra
Our booking partner lists 696 places to stay in Agra. Of the 519 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (347), and 15 are five-star. Across 125 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 68,381 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Agra from Lhasa?
1,308 km (813 mi) in a straight line, west of Lhasa.
How long does it take to get from Lhasa to Agra by air?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lhasa and Agra?
Agra is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Lhasa to Agra flights?
Typically Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) to Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR).
What currency do I need in Agra?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Agra?
Our booking partner lists 696 places to stay in Agra, 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.