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Cheap flights from Chengdu to Lhasa

785 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Chengdu to Lhasa at a glance

785 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
1 hour behind
Time-zone shift
~71 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Chengdu (CTU) to Lhasa (LXA) cover 785 miles (1,263 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 5 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

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Flying from Chengdu to Lhasa covers 785 miles (1,263 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 5 airlines offer direct flights on this medium-haul domestic route. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

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CTU (0 mi)LXA (785 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 785 miles. Direct carriers include 3U, CA, MU, TV and ZH.

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Airlines on this route

5 airlines fly Chengdu → Lhasa. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
3UDirect
CADirect
MUDirect
TVDirect
ZHDirect
Baggage on Chengdu → Lhasa: on this route, 3U typically includes a carry-on, while CA and MU may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Chengdu to Lhasa — quick answers

How far is Chengdu from Lhasa by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Chengdu (CTU) to Lhasa (LXA) is 785 miles (1,263 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Chengdu to Lhasa?

The average nonstop flight time from CTU to LXA is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Chengdu to Lhasa?

5 airlines serve this route nonstop: 3U, CA, MU, TV, ZH. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Chengdu → Lhasa

Route type
medium-haul domestic
Time zone difference
1 hour behind
Carbon footprint
~71 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Lhasa — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
5 airlines fly direct — rank 22 of 107 routes from Chengdu
Airline network
CA: 67 destinations from CTU; ZH: 55 destinations from CTU; 3U: 53 destinations from CTU
Alternative origin airports
GHN (Guanghan, 31 mi); TFU (Chengdu, 38 mi); YBP (Yibin, 129 mi)
Alternative destination airports
YBB (Bumthang, 108 mi); YON (Yongphulla, 129 mi); PBH (Paro, 148 mi)
Nearby destinations
Bumthang, Bhutan (108 mi); Yongphulla, Bhutan (129 mi); Paro, Bhutan (148 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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