KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
4,140 km
2,573 miles
LXA
Lhasa
China
Distance
4,140 km
2,573 mi / 2,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI LXA
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Lhasa Gonggar Airport
IATA Code KWI LXA
ICAO Code OKKK ZULS
City Kuwait City Lhasa
Country Kuwait China
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 206 ft 13,136 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 29.300000, 90.910000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Lhasa (LXA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Lhasa, China is 4,140 kilometers (2,573 miles / 2,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:54 in Kuwait City, it's 04:54 in Lhasa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,930 feet between the two airports. Lhasa Gonggar Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lhasa (LXA) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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