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TAE to RKZ: distance & flight time
Taegu (Daegu Airport) → Shigatse (Shigatse Air Base)
2,318 mi
3,730 km · 2,014 nm
5h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,318 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 1m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- TAE — Daegu Airport · Taegu, South Korea
- RKZ — Shigatse Air Base · Shigatse, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near TAE
- KPO · Pohang Airport (G-815/K-3)43 mi away
- USN · Ulsan Airport44 mi away
- CHF · Jinhae Airbase/Airport (G-813/K-10)52 mi away
- PUS · Gimhae International Airport52 mi away
Near RKZ
- LXA · Lhasa Gonggar Airport96 mi away
- PBH · Paro Airport135 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is TAE from RKZ?
The flight distance from Taegu (TAE) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 2,318 miles (3,730 km, 2,014 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TAE to RKZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 1m 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 TAE to RKZ?
Nonstop service on TAE–RKZ 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 5h 1m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Taegu and Shigatse?
Shigatse is 1 hour behind Taegu.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TAE to RKZ?
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Why are some TAE to RKZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain TAE–RKZ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.