CKG to LXA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) is 1,523 km (946 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 25m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LXA to CKG).
How far is it from Chongqing to Shannan (Gonggar)?
The great-circle distance between Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) is 1,523 km (946 mi, 822 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CKG to LXA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LXA is roughly west of CKG.
How is the CKG to LXA route written in code?
The pair is written CKG-LXA in IATA codes and ZUCK-ZULS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is CKG (ZUCK), Lhasa Gonggar International Airport is LXA (ZULS).
| CKG | LXA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport | Lhasa Gonggar International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUCK | ZULS |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft | 11,713 ft |
| Rank by connections | #39 | #465 |
Both ICAO codes start with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LXA sits 10,348 ft (3,154 m) higher than CKG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CKG to LXA
6 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 6 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U | Sichuan Airlines | CSC | Si Chuan | Active |
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
| CZ | China Southern Airlines | CSN | China Southern | Active |
| MF | Xiamen Airlines | CXA | Xiamen Air | Active |
| PN | West Air China | CHB | West China | Active |
| TV | Virgin Express | VEX | Virgin Express | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, ZH.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chongqing from Shannan (Gonggar)?
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) are 1,523 km (946 mi, 822 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CKG to LXA?
A typical nonstop flight between CKG and LXA takes about 2h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LXA from CKG?
Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) lies roughly west of Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG).
Which airlines fly CKG to LXA?
6 airlines appear on the CKG-LXA route in the open dataset, including Sichuan Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines.
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