BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
2,011 km
1,249 miles
LXA
Lhasa
China
Distance
2,011 km
1,249 mi / 1,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK LXA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Lhasa Gonggar Airport
IATA Code BKK LXA
ICAO Code VTBS ZULS
City Bangkok Lhasa
Country Thailand China
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5 ft 13,136 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 29.300000, 90.910000

Bangkok (BKK) to Lhasa (LXA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Lhasa, China is 2,011 kilometers (1,249 miles / 1,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:03 in Bangkok, it's 17:03 in Lhasa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,131 feet between the two airports. Lhasa Gonggar Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lhasa (LXA) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 148° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.