Driving from Kashgar to Lhasa
Lhasa lies 1,758 km (1,093 mi) south-east of Kashgar, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 49 min without stops, over roughly 2,145 km (1,333 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Kashgar | Lhasa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 506,640 | 867,900 |
| Elevation | 1,284 m (4,213 ft) | 3,651 m (11,978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
Clocks in Lhasa are 2 h ahead of Kashgar right now, so a 26 h 49 min journey lands 28 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Kashgar 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.
Book a hotel in Lhasa
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Common questions
How far is Lhasa from Kashgar?
1,758 km (1,093 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kashgar; by road roughly 2,145 km (1,333 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kashgar to Lhasa by car?
About 26 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kashgar 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
- 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.