HND
Tokyo
Japan
4,593 km
2,854 miles
LXA
Lhasa
China
Distance
4,593 km
2,854 mi / 2,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

HND LXA
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Lhasa Gonggar Airport
IATA Code HND LXA
ICAO Code RJTT ZULS
City Tokyo Lhasa
Country Japan China
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 35 ft 13,136 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 29.300000, 90.910000

Tokyo (HND) to Lhasa (LXA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Lhasa, China is 4,593 kilometers (2,854 miles / 2,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:42 in Tokyo, it's 19:42 in Lhasa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,101 feet between the two airports. Lhasa Gonggar Airport sits higher than Tokyo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lhasa (LXA) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tokyo International Airport (HND) 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.