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Cheap flights from Kathmandu to Lhasa

355 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Kathmandu to Lhasa at a glance

355 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~32 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Kathmandu (KTM) to Lhasa (LXA) cover 355 miles (571 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a short-haul regional route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.

Flying from Kathmandu to Lhasa covers 355 miles (571 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airline offers direct flights on this short-haul regional route. This is a short-haul regional route typically served by direct flights.

Route
KTM (0 mi)LXA (355 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 355 miles. Direct carriers include CA.

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Airlines on this route

1 airlines fly Kathmandu → Lhasa. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
CADirect
Baggage on Kathmandu → Lhasa: on this route, CA typically includes a carry-on, while some carriers charge for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Kathmandu to Lhasa — quick answers

How far is Kathmandu from Lhasa by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Lhasa (LXA) is 355 miles (571 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa?

The average nonstop flight time from KTM to LXA is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa?

1 airlines serve this route nonstop: CA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Kathmandu → Lhasa

Route type
short-haul regional
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~32 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Lhasa — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
1 airline fly direct — rank 26 of 32 routes from Kathmandu
Airline network
CA: 2 destinations from KTM
Alternative origin airports
BWA (Bhairawa, 121 mi); IXC (Gorakhpur, 133 mi); IXB (Varanasi, 210 mi)
Alternative destination airports
YBB (Bumthang, 108 mi); YON (Yongphulla, 129 mi); PBH (Paro, 148 mi)
Nearby destinations
Bumthang, Bhutan (108 mi); Yongphulla, Bhutan (129 mi); Paro, Bhutan (148 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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