Shanghai Lhasa Shanghai Flight

There is one direct flight a day from Shanghai to Lhasa and return by China Eastern Airlines, which takes 6 hours, USD 445 for one way include airport tax. The flights between Shanghai and Lhasa are always at full fare all year around. China Southwest Airlines will open a new route linking Shanghai and Lhasa. Boeing 757-200 aircraft will fly from Shanghai to Lhasa via Xian every Wednesday and Sunday. The 3,250km air route takes 4 hours and 20 minutes. Passenger planes will take off at 7:50 a.m. from Shanghai and land at Lhasa at 13:10 p.m., with the stopover at Xi'an lasting for one hour.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is one of China's most famous and important airports. It is located in the east of Shanghai, covering an area of 40km, about 30km away from city center. Shanghai Pudong Airport has three runways, two terminal buildings, 218 gate positions and 70 boarding walkways. Shanghai Pudong Airport is affordable an annual passenger throughput of 60 million.
Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) is Tibet's gateway to the outside world. First put into operation in 1965, it is located in Shannan Region, about 98km (61 miles) south of Lhasa. Standing more than 3600 meters above sea level makes Lhasa Gonggar Airport one of the highest airports in the world.