Driving from Lhasa to Kashgar
Kashgar lies 1,758 km (1,093 mi) north-west of Lhasa, -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.
| Lhasa | Kashgar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 867,900 | 506,640 |
| Elevation | 3,651 m (11,978 ft) | 1,284 m (4,213 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
Clocks in Kashgar are 2 h behind Lhasa right now, so a 26 h 49 min journey lands only 24 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Lhasa to Kashgar
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Staying in Kashgar
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Kashgar. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (5), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 163 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Kashgar
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Common questions
How far is Kashgar from Lhasa?
1,758 km (1,093 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Lhasa; by road roughly 2,145 km (1,333 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lhasa to Kashgar 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 Lhasa and Kashgar?
Kashgar is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Urumqi against Asia/Shanghai).
Where can I stay in Kashgar?
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Kashgar, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.