Distance from Chengdu to Lhasa
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
You will climb 3,155 metres: Lhasa sits at 3,649 m. Above 2,400, take the first day slowly.
Chengdu494 mChengdu is the capital city of the Chinese province of Sichuan. With a population of 20,937,757 at the 2020 census, it is the country's fourth most populous city and the only city with a population of over 20 million…
Lhasa3,649 mLhasa, officially the Chengguan District of Lhasa City, is the inner urban district of Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region, Southwestern China.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Chengdu to Lhasa?
It is 1,251 km in a straight line from Chengdu to Lhasa. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Chengdu to Lhasa?
A direct flight takes about 2 h 17 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Chengdu to Lhasa?
Around 20 h 51 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.