CTU to LXA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) is 1,263 km (785 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 5m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LXA to CTU).
How far is it from Chengdu (Shuangliu) to Shannan (Gonggar)?
The great-circle distance between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) is 1,263 km (785 mi, 682 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 CTU to LXA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LXA is roughly west of CTU.
How is the CTU to LXA route written in code?
The pair is written CTU-LXA in IATA codes and ZUUU-ZULS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport is CTU (ZUUU), Lhasa Gonggar International Airport is LXA (ZULS).
| CTU | LXA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Lhasa Gonggar International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUUU | ZULS |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 1,625 ft | 11,713 ft |
| Rank by connections | #27 | #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 10,088 ft (3,075 m) higher than CTU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CTU to LXA
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 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 |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | Active |
| TV | Virgin Express | VEX | Virgin Express | Active |
| ZH | Shenzhen Airlines | CSZ | Shenzhen Air | Active |
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 Chengdu (Shuangliu) from Shannan (Gonggar)?
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) are 1,263 km (785 mi, 682 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CTU to LXA?
A typical nonstop flight between CTU and LXA takes about 2h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LXA from CTU?
Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) lies roughly west of Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Which airlines fly CTU to LXA?
5 airlines appear on the CTU-LXA route in the open dataset, including Sichuan Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines.
Related routes
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