LXA
Lhasa Gonggar Airport
Lhasa · ChinaICAO ZULS
Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) is an airport serving Lhasa, China, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 29° 17' 52.1" N, 90° 54' 42.9" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 11,713 feet (3,570 meters) above sea level. With 14 direct destinations served by 9 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Shanghai (GMT+8).
Destinations
14
Airlines
9
Elevation ft
11,713/ 3,570m
Asia/Shanghai
GMT+8
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Airport Details
IATA Code
LXA
ICAO Code
ZULS
City
Lhasa
Country
China
Elevation
11,713 ft
Local Time
12:28 AM (GMT+8)
Coordinates
Latitude:29.2978°
Longitude:90.9119°
Popular Routes from LXA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CKG | Chongqing, China | 947 mi | 2h 28m | medium-haul | 238 kg | View |
| CTU | Chengdu, China | 786 mi | 1h 59m | short-haul | 323 kg | View |
| XIY | Xi'an, China | 1,105 mi | 2h 46m | medium-haul | 278 kg | View |
| PEK | Beijing, China | 1,632 mi | 3h 45m | medium-haul | 410 kg | View |
| XNN | Xining, China | 816 mi | 2h 3m | short-haul | 335 kg | View |
| BPX | Bangda, China | 382 mi | 1h 13m | short-haul | 157 kg | View |
| DIG | Shangri-La, China | 543 mi | 1h 32m | short-haul | 223 kg | View |
| GXH | Xiahe city, China | 786 mi | 1h 59m | short-haul | 322 kg | View |
| KMG | Kunming, China | 794 mi | 2h 0m | short-haul | 326 kg | View |
| KTM | Kathmandu, Nepal | 355 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 146 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at LXA
9 active airlines serving Lhasa Gonggar Airport.
Air China
CAChina
Air France
AFFrance
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Shenzhen Airlines
ZHChina
Sichuan Airlines
3UChina
Virgin Express
TVBelgium
West Air China
PNChina
Xiamen Airlines
MFChina
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Lhasa Gonggar Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paro Airport | PBH | Thimphu | Bhutan | 256 km |
| Nyingchi Airport | LZY | Nyingchi | China | 333 km |
| Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport | GAU | Guwahati | India | 360 km |
| Shillong Airport | SHL | Shillong | India | 412 km |
| Bagdogra Airport | IXB | Baghdogra | India | 386 km |
| Osmany International Airport | ZYL | Sylhet Osmani | Bangladesh | 490 km |
| Saidpur Airport | SPD | Saidpur | Bangladesh | 439 km |
| Bhadrapur Airport | BDP | Chandragarhi | Nepal | 411 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 29° 17' 52.1" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 90° 54' 42.9" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 29.297800
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 90.911903
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- UTC Offset
- GMT+8
- Current Local Time
- 12:28 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 11,713 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 3,570 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Lhasa Gonggar Airport?
The IATA code for Lhasa Gonggar Airport is LXA, and its ICAO code is ZULS. The airport is located in Lhasa, China.
How many destinations can you fly to from LXA?
There are 14 direct destinations available from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) in Lhasa, China.
What airlines fly from LXA?
There are 9 airlines operating from LXA, including Air China, Air France, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Lhasa Gonggar Airport in?
Lhasa Gonggar Airport is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (GMT+8). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Lhasa Gonggar Airport?
Lhasa Gonggar Airport sits at an elevation of 11,713 feet (3,570 meters) above sea level.
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