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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tibetby plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tibet by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane LAX - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    21h 3m
    ¥4,066–11,452

  2. Fly to Shigatse Peace Airport, taxi, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)plane plane LAX - RKZ
    2. Take the taxi from Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) to Shigatse Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Shigatse Bus Station to Lasa Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 28m
    ¥2,839–7,767

  3. Fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)plane plane LAX - LZY
    2. Take the train from Nyingchi Station to Lhasatrain train
    24h 47m
    ¥5,387–15,103

  4. Fly to Bagdogra Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane LAX - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Tibetcar car
    32h 40m
    ¥3,367–7,997

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration21h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,022Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,400.3 km
  • Duration: 21h 3m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Tibet. However, you can fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet. Alternatively, you can fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY), take the taxi to Nyingchi Station, take the train to Lhasa, then take the taxi to Tibet.

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