HAM
Hamburg
Germany
6,849 km
4,256 miles
LXA
Lhasa
China
Distance
6,849 km
4,256 mi / 3,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
78°
east northeast

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HAM LXA
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Lhasa Gonggar Airport
IATA Code HAM LXA
ICAO Code EDDH ZULS
City Hamburg Lhasa
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 53 ft 13,136 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 29.300000, 90.910000

Hamburg (HAM) to Lhasa (LXA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Lhasa, China is 6,849 kilometers (4,256 miles / 3,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:31 in Hamburg, it's 16:31 in Lhasa. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,083 feet between the two airports. Lhasa Gonggar Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lhasa (LXA) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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