Direct (nonstop) flights from Lhasa/Lasa to Chengdu

6 airlines fly nonstop from Lhasa Airport (LXA) to Tianfu International Airport (TFU). It's 815 miles (1,312 km), about 2h 15m in the air. Operated by Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air, Air China and others.

LXA
Lhasa Airport
🇨🇳 Lhasa/Lasa, China
TFU
Tianfu International Airport
🇨🇳 Chengdu, China
Flight Time
2h 15m
Distance
815 mi
1,312 km
CO₂/pax
151 kg
−41 kg vs. layover
Airlines
6
Sichuan Airlines +5
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Sichuan Airlines Sichuan Airlines Lucky Air Lucky Air Air China Air China Chengdu Airlines Chengdu Airlines China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines Tibet Airlines Tibet Airlines

Route data last updated: May 29, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Sichuan Airlines 3U Sichuan Airlines
Route
LXA → TFU
Flight Time
2h 15m
Distance
815 mi
Lucky Air 8L Lucky Air
Route
LXA → TFU
Flight Time
2h 15m
Distance
815 mi
Air China CA Air China
Route
LXA → TFU
Flight Time
2h 15m
Distance
815 mi
Chengdu Airlines EU Chengdu Airlines
Route
LXA → TFU
Flight Time
2h 15m
Distance
815 mi
China Eastern Airlines MU China Eastern Airlines
Route
LXA → TFU
Flight Time
2h 15m
Distance
815 mi
Tibet Airlines TV Tibet Airlines
Route
LXA → TFU
Flight Time
2h 15m
Distance
815 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Lhasa/Lasa to Chengdu with one stop · direct emits 151 kg CO₂ per passenger

LXA XIC (Xichang) TFU
Leg 1: 2h (690 mi) Leg 2: 1h 5m (210 mi) Total: ~3h 5m 🍃 192 kg CO₂ (+27% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LXA → XIC
2h · 690 mi
View LXA to XIC flights →
Leg 2
XIC → TFU
1h 5m · 210 mi
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LXA DZH (Dazhou) TFU
Leg 1: 2h 15m (995 mi) Leg 2: 55m (185 mi) Total: ~3h 10m 🍃 227 kg CO₂ (+50% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LXA → DZH
2h 15m · 995 mi
View LXA to DZH flights →
Leg 2
DZH → TFU
55m · 185 mi
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LXA LJG (Lijiang) TFU
Leg 1: 1h 55m (598 mi) Leg 2: 1h 20m (357 mi) Total: ~3h 15m 🍃 202 kg CO₂ (+34% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LXA → LJG
1h 55m · 598 mi
View LXA to LJG flights →
Leg 2
LJG → TFU
1h 20m · 357 mi
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LXA GXH (Xiahe) TFU
Leg 1: 1h 50m (785 mi) Leg 2: 1h 25m (327 mi) Total: ~3h 15m 🍃 230 kg CO₂ (+52% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LXA → GXH
1h 50m · 785 mi
View LXA to GXH flights →
Leg 2
GXH → TFU
1h 25m · 327 mi
View GXH to TFU flights →
LXA AHJ (Hongyuan) TFU
Leg 1: 2h (715 mi) Leg 2: 1h 15m (196 mi) Total: ~3h 15m 🍃 193 kg CO₂ (+28% vs. direct)
Leg 1
LXA → AHJ
2h · 715 mi
View LXA to AHJ flights →
Leg 2
AHJ → TFU
1h 15m · 196 mi
View AHJ to TFU flights →

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Lhasa/Lasa to Chengdu?

A nonstop flight from Lhasa/Lasa (LXA) to Chengdu (TFU) takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. The distance is 815 miles (1,312 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Lhasa/Lasa to Chengdu?

6 airlines: Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air, Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Tibet Airlines.

Is there a nonstop flight from Lhasa/Lasa to Chengdu?

Yes. 6 airlines: Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air, Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Tibet Airlines.

How far is Lhasa/Lasa from Chengdu?

The flight distance from Lhasa/Lasa to Chengdu is 815 miles (1,312 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as London to Madrid.

What type of aircraft flies from Lhasa/Lasa to Chengdu?

At 2h 15m, this route typically uses narrow-body or mid-range jets — Boeing 737 MAX or Airbus A320neo. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Lhasa/Lasa to Chengdu?

Roughly 151 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 755 km.

Is the return flight from Chengdu to Lhasa/Lasa also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lhasa/Lasa to Chengdu?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Lhasa Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.