Lhasa to Turpan flights
Turpan lies 1,489 km (925 mi) north of Lhasa, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 40 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 | Turpan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 867,900 | 273,385 |
| Elevation | 3,651 m (11,978 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
| Nearest large airport | LXA, 43 km out | TLQ, 11 km out |
Clocks in Turpan are 2 h behind Lhasa right now, so a 2 h 40 min journey lands only 40 min later by the destination clock.
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 Turpan
Turpan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turpan Jiaohe Airport (regional) | TLQ | 11 km (7 mi) | 9,186 ft | 934 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Turpan from Lhasa?
1,489 km (925 mi) in a straight line, north of Lhasa.
How long does it take to get from Lhasa to Turpan by air?
About 2 h 40 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 Turpan?
Turpan is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Urumqi against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Lhasa to Turpan flights?
Typically Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) to Turpan Jiaohe Airport (TLQ).
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 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.