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Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA)
Lhasa Gonggar International Airport is an international airport serving Shannan (Gonggar) (Tibet Autonomous Region), China. Its IATA code is LXA and its ICAO code is ZULS. It has 3 runways, the longest 4,000 m long.
- IATALXA
- ICAOZULS
- This airport
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- LXA
- ICAO code
- ZULS
- City
- Shannan (Gonggar)
- Region / province
- Tibet Autonomous Region
- Country / territory
- China
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 29.2980° N, 90.9120° E
- Elevation
- 3,570 m (11,713 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Urumqi (UTC+06:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 4,000 m (13,123 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,000 m13,123 ft | Concrete |
| 10L/28R | 4,000 m13,123 ft | Concrete |
| 10R/28L | 4,000 m13,123 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
2,301 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
1,744 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 40 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,625 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 45 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Ground GND | 121.650 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.250 MHz |
Air freight to and from Lhasa Gonggar International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Shannan (Gonggar) through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in China
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base | RKZ | 156 km |
| Dehong Mangshi International Airport | LUM | 931 km |
| Lijiang Sanyi International Airport | LJG | 961 km |
| Dunhuang Mogao International Airport | DNH | 1,259 km |
| Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | CTU | 1,263 km |
| Kunming Changshui International Airport | KMG | 1,276 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Lhasa Gonggar International Airport?
The IATA code of Lhasa Gonggar International Airport is LXA and its ICAO code is ZULS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Lhasa Gonggar International Airport located?
Lhasa Gonggar International Airport is in Shannan (Gonggar), Tibet Autonomous Region, China, at coordinates 29.2980° N, 90.9120° E and an elevation of 3,570 m (11,713 ft).
How far is Lhasa Gonggar International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Lhasa Gonggar International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,625 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 1,744 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 2,301 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 3 h 45 min.
How long is the runway at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport?
The longest runway at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport is 4,000 m (13,123 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 3 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Lhasa Gonggar International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.