KIX
Osaka
Japan
4,192 km
2,605 miles
LXA
Lhasa
China
Distance
4,192 km
2,605 mi / 2,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
275°
west

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KIX LXA
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Lhasa Gonggar Airport
IATA Code KIX LXA
ICAO Code RJBB ZULS
City Osaka Lhasa
Country Japan China
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 26 ft 13,136 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 29.300000, 90.910000

Osaka (KIX) to Lhasa (LXA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Lhasa, China is 4,192 kilometers (2,605 miles / 2,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 22:23 in Osaka, it's 21:23 in Lhasa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 13,110 feet between the two airports. Lhasa Gonggar Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lhasa (LXA) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 70° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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