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Flights from Bangkok to Lhasa

There are no direct flights from Bangkok to Lhasa. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Lijiang, about 5h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 43m
BKKLXAKMG

Bangkok to Lhasa at a glance

Fastest journey5h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Lijiang

Best ways to fly from Bangkok to Lhasa

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BKK Kunming (KMG) LXA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air, Sichuan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 43m
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2
BKK Lijiang (LJG) LXA
Leg 1: Ruili Airlines · Leg 2: Tibet Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 30m
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3
BKK Kathmandu (KTM) LXA
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Himalaya Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 58m
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4
BKK Chengdu (TFU) LXA
Leg 1: Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Air China, Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 30m
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5
BKK Guiyang (KWE) LXA
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Tibet Airlines, West Air
Self-transfer likely ~7h 26m
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BKK Nanning (NNG) LXA
Leg 1: GX Airlines, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: Tibet Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 26m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,011 km1,249 miles
Journey time
5h 43mestimate
Time difference
+1hLhasa vs Bangkok
Currency in Lhasa
CNY
Airports
BKK, DMK → LXA

Flights from Bangkok to Lhasa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bangkok to Lhasa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Lijiang and Kathmandu. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Lhasa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,011 km.
Where do you change planes between Bangkok and Lhasa?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Lijiang (LJG), Kathmandu (KTM) and Chengdu (TFU). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bangkok and Lhasa?
Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Lhasa: Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA).
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Lhasa?
Lhasa is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.

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