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TKH to RKZ: distance & flight time
Nakhon Sawan (Takhli Airport) → Shigatse (Shigatse Air Base)
1,198 mi
1,928 km · 1,041 nm
3h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
1,198 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 4m 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
- TKH — Takhli Airport · Nakhon Sawan, Thailand
- 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 TKH
- KDT · Kamphaeng Saen Airport85 mi away
- DMK · Don Mueang International Airport97 mi away
- PHS · Phitsanulok Airport104 mi away
- BKK · Suvarnabhumi Airport114 mi away
Near RKZ
- LXA · Lhasa Gonggar Airport96 mi away
- PBH · Paro Airport135 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is TKH from RKZ?
The flight distance from Nakhon Sawan (TKH) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 1,198 miles (1,928 km, 1,041 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TKH to RKZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 4m 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 TKH to RKZ?
Nonstop service on TKH–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 3h 4m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Nakhon Sawan and Shigatse?
Shigatse is 1 hour ahead of Nakhon Sawan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TKH to RKZ?
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