Distance From Lhasa Gonggar Airport to New Chitose Airport, LXA - CTS Distance

The distance from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 2938 miles or 4728 kilometers or 2551 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Shannan (Gonggar) ( China ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shannan (Gonggar) and Sapporo takes around 6 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lhasa Gonggar Airport, Shannan (Gonggar), China to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 6 hours 45 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LXA - CTS

Kilometers		4728 km
Statute Miles		2938 miles
Nautical Miles		2551 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 45 minutes

Lhasa Gonggar Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - LXA to CTS Flight Path

Location of Lhasa Gonggar Airport & New Chitose Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shannan (Gonggar) to Sapporo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shannan (Gonggar), China and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Shannan (Gonggar), China and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LXA - CTS

Time difference between Shannan (Gonggar) (China) and Sapporo (Japan) is 3 Hours.
Sapporo time is 3 Hours ahead of Shannan (Gonggar).

Location	Local Time
Shannan (Gonggar) (China)	2026-03-17, 11:17:07 +06
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-03-17, 14:17:07 JST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA / ZULS) Shannan (Gonggar), China

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan