Shannan (Gonggar) to Chongqing (LXA–CKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LXA–CKG is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines and West Air lead the route. The flight covers 946 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 18 | 319, 320 | 2h25-2h40 | – | – | – |
| TV Tibet Airlines | 17 | 319 | 2h15-2h40 | – | – | – |
| PN West Air | 16 | 319 | 2h30-2h40 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 7 | 333 | 2h30 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 7 | 31N | 2h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| MF Xiamen Air | 7 | 73G | 2h45 | – | – | – |
| EU Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chongqing from Shannan (Gonggar)
| Metric | LXA→CKG | RKZ→CKG |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LXA | – | 97 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 86 | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 30m |
Travel Essentials
LXA: +06 · CKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shannan (Gonggar), it's 8:00 PM in Chongqing.
Metro Line 10 from the airport to Jiaochangkou (city centre) takes 35–45 minutes (¥6–8) and runs until around 11pm. Transfers to Lines 1, 2, 3, 6 provide extensive city coverage. Airport buses serve major commercial zones (¥20–30). Taxis use a metered system; the Jiefangbei CBD area costs ¥60–90.DiDi ride-hail is the standard option for most travelers and generally cheaper than street taxis. Chongqing's mountainous terrain means surface travel times vary significantly by destination; the elevated metro is more predictable than road travel during peak hours.
Humid subtropical climate. Chongqing is one of China's "Three Furnaces" for summer heat. Summers are hot and humid (30–38°C, June–September) with frequent rainstorms and thunderstorms that cause delays. The city sits at a river confluence and fog is endemic. Winter and early spring mornings often produce dense fog (2–12°C) that delays or diverts departures.
Overcast skies are the norm for most of the year; Chongqing averages among the fewest sunshine days of any major Chinese city. Autumn (October–November) offers the clearest weather. Pollution combined with fog can produce severe visibility reductions in winter. Pack layers for the dramatic temperature drops that occur with elevation changes in the surrounding mountains.
LXA–CKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LXA to CKG
Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines, West Air, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Xiamen Air and Empresa Ecuatoriana De Aviación. With 86 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LXA to CKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LXA to CKG is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 946 miles (1,523 km). There are approximately 86 weekly flights outbound and 86 return, totaling 172 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Qamdo Bangda, Xi'an Xianyang and Xining Caojiabao. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (RKZ).