HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
1,745 km
1,084 miles
LXA
Lhasa
China
Distance
1,745 km
1,084 mi / 942 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HAN LXA
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Lhasa Gonggar Airport
IATA Code HAN LXA
ICAO Code VVNB ZULS
City Hanoi Lhasa
Country Vietnam China
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 39 ft 13,136 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 29.300000, 90.910000

Hanoi (HAN) to Lhasa (LXA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Lhasa, China is 1,745 kilometers (1,084 miles / 942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Vietnam with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:43 in Hanoi, it's 20:43 in Lhasa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,097 feet between the two airports. Lhasa Gonggar Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lhasa (LXA) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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