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LXG to LXA: distance & flight time
Luang Namtha (Luang Namtha Airport) → Lhasa (Lhasa Gonggar Airport)
872 mi
1,403 km · 758 nm
2h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
872 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 22m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LXG — Luang Namtha Airport · Luang Namtha, Laos
- LXA — Lhasa Gonggar Airport · Lhasa, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LXG
- ODY · Oudomsay Airport43 mi away
- PCQ · Boun Neau Airport57 mi away
- HOE · Ban Huoeisay Airport79 mi away
- JHG · Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport81 mi away
Near LXA
- RKZ · Shigatse Air Base96 mi away
- BUT · Bathpalathang Airport120 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LXG from LXA?
The flight distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Lhasa (LXA) is 872 miles (1,403 km, 758 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LXG to LXA?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 22m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from LXG to LXA?
Nonstop service on LXG–LXA depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 2h 22m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Luang Namtha and Lhasa?
Lhasa is 1 hour ahead of Luang Namtha.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LXG to LXA?
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