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Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ)
Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base is an international airport serving Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (Tibet Autonomous Region), China. Its IATA code is RKZ and its ICAO code is ZURK. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,000 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- RKZ
- ICAO code
- ZURK
- City
- Xigazê (Samzhubzê)
- Region / province
- Tibet Autonomous Region
- Country / territory
- China
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 29.3509° N, 89.2992° E
- Elevation
- 3,782 m (12,408 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Urumqi (UTC+06:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,000 m (16,404 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,000 m16,404 ft | Concrete |
| 07/25 | 3,000 m9,843 ft | Concrete |
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)
2,433 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
1,887 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 50 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,736 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 55 min
Air freight to and from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Xigazê (Samzhubzê) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lhasa Gonggar International Airport | LXA | 156 km |
| Dehong Mangshi International Airport | LUM | 1,068 km |
| Lijiang Sanyi International Airport | LJG | 1,114 km |
| Dunhuang Mogao International Airport | DNH | 1,303 km |
| Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport | JHG | 1,410 km |
| Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | CTU | 1,416 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base?
The IATA code of Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base is RKZ and its ICAO code is ZURK. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base located?
Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base is in Xigazê (Samzhubzê), Tibet Autonomous Region, China, at coordinates 29.3509° N, 89.2992° E and an elevation of 3,782 m (12,408 ft).
How far is Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,736 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 1,887 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 2,433 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 3 h 55 min.
How long is the runway at Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base?
The longest runway at Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base is 5,000 m (16,404 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ) 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.