Charter Chengdu to Lhasa privately from US$20,000, about 1h 59m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Chengdu (CTU) ⇄ Lhasa (LXA) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Chengdu and Lhasa lie approximately 1,263 km apart (785 mi / 682 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Chengdu to Lhasa (and Lhasa to Chengdu) ranges from US$20,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$54,500 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CNY) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 59m | 1h 47m – 2h 11m | ¥210,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 51m | 1h 40m – 2h 02m | ¥280,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 59m | ¥210,000 – ¥290,000 (~US$28,500 – US$40,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 58m | ¥230,000 – ¥320,000 (~US$31,500 – US$44,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 53m | ¥250,000 – ¥350,000 (~US$34,000 – US$48,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CNY) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 51m | ¥280,000 – ¥400,000 (~US$39,000 – US$54,500) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 51m | ¥310,000 – ¥440,000 (~US$43,000 – US$60,000) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 1h 53m | ¥340,000 – ¥470,000 (~US$47,000 – US$65,500) | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
On Chengdu–Lhasa, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Chengdu, China: Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and Guanghan Airport.
Lhasa, China: Lhasa Gonggar International Airport.
| Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | Lhasa Gonggar International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | ZUUU / CTU | ZULS / LXA |
| Longest hard runway | 11,811 ft | 13,123 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 1,625 ft | 11,713 ft |
Lhasa Gonggar International Airport sits at 11,713 ft. At this altitude thinner air lengthens the takeoff roll and cuts maximum weight — expect a payload or fuel trade on arrival.
All 16 aircraft we quote for Chengdu to Lhasa can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport has 11,811 ft and Lhasa Gonggar International Airport 13,123 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 1,263 km.
Alternates within range: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (13,123 ft, 55 km) · Guanghan Airport (7,218 ft, 57 km) · Lhasa Liuwuxiang Heliport
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Chengdu–Lhasa sector leaves when you do.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Chengdu–Lhasa trip to about 1h 59m gate to gate.
Chengdu–Lhasa is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$20,000 – US$54,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 59m gate to gate over 1,263 km (785 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Chengdu–Lhasa departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
