CCU
Kolkata
India
779 km
484 miles
LXA
Lhasa
China
Distance
779 km
484 mi / 421 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CCU LXA
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Lhasa Gonggar Airport
IATA Code CCU LXA
ICAO Code VECC ZULS
City Kolkata Lhasa
Country India China
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 16 ft 13,136 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 29.300000, 90.910000

Kolkata (CCU) to Lhasa (LXA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Lhasa, China is 779 kilometers (484 miles / 421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:11 in Kolkata, it's 19:41 in Lhasa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,120 feet between the two airports. Lhasa Gonggar Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lhasa (LXA) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 199° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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