Flights to Nyingchi
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Nyingchi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY), 38 km (24 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyingchi Mainling Airport (regional) | LZY | 38 km (24 mi) | 9,843 ft | 9,675 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,843 ft, LZY handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 9,675 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Nyingchi
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyingchi to Chongqing | China | 1,179 km (733 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Nyingchi to Chengdu | China | 940 km (584 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Nyingchi to Xi’an | China | 1,466 km (911 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Nyingchi to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 768 km (477 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Nyingchi to Hanoi | Vietnam | 1,499 km (931 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Nyingchi to Wuzhong | China | 1,432 km (890 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Nyingchi to Kunming | China | 972 km (604 mi) | about 2 h |
| Nyingchi to Kolkata | India | 989 km (614 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Nyingchi to Guiyang | China | 1,259 km (782 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Nyingchi to Yangon | Myanmar | 1,440 km (895 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Nyingchi to Lanzhou | China | 1,136 km (706 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Nyingchi to Chattogram | Bangladesh | 851 km (529 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Nyingchi to Yinchuan | China | 1,470 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Nyingchi to Kanpur | India | 1,418 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Nyingchi to Bazhong | China | 1,209 km (751 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Nyingchi to Gazipur | Bangladesh | 739 km (459 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Nyingchi to Lucknow | India | 1,351 km (840 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Nyingchi to Xining | China | 1,037 km (644 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Nyingchi to Qingyang | China | 1,413 km (878 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Nyingchi to Zunyi | China | 1,243 km (773 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Nyingchi to Nanchong | China | 1,134 km (704 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Nyingchi to Patna | India | 1,014 km (630 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Nyingchi to Shanghai | China | 2,598 km (1,614 mi) | about 4 h 5 min |
| Nyingchi to Beijing | China | 2,305 km (1,432 mi) | about 3 h 42 min |
| Nyingchi to Guangzhou | China | 2,014 km (1,252 mi) | about 3 h 20 min |
| Nyingchi to Shenzhen | China | 2,117 km (1,316 mi) | about 3 h 28 min |
| Nyingchi to Istanbul | Turkey | 5,927 km (3,683 mi) | about 8 h 21 min |
| Nyingchi to Tianjin | China | 2,336 km (1,451 mi) | about 3 h 45 min |
| Nyingchi to Wuhan | China | 1,916 km (1,190 mi) | about 3 h 12 min |
| Nyingchi to Lahore | Pakistan | 1,924 km (1,195 mi) | about 3 h 13 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Nyingchi?
Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) is the closest large airport at 38 km (24 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is LZY from Nyingchi city centre?
38 km (24 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Nyingchi on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.