Beijing to Lahān flights
Lahān lies 3,122 km (1,940 mi) west of Beijing, -2.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 4 h 45 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beijing | Lahān | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Nepal |
| Population | 19 million | 102,955 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 123 m (404 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | JKR, 56 km out |
Clocks in Lahān are 2 h 15 min behind Beijing right now, so a 4 h 45 min journey lands only 2 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lahān
Crossing from China into Nepal: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rupee (NPR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +977; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Lahān
Lahān is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Janakpur Airport (JKR), 56 km (35 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 3,300 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Darbhanga Airport (DBR, 81 km), Biratnagar Airport (BIR, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janakpur Airport (regional) | JKR | 56 km (35 mi) | 3,300 ft | 256 ft |
| Darbhanga Airport (regional) | DBR | 81 km (50 mi) | 9,000 ft | 156 ft |
| Biratnagar Airport (regional) | BIR | 82 km (51 mi) | 4,937 ft | 236 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 3,122 km (1,940 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Lahān from Beijing?
3,122 km (1,940 mi) in a straight line, west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Lahān by air?
About 4 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Lahān?
Lahān is 2 h 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Lahān flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Janakpur Airport (JKR); Lahān also has DBR, BIR.
What currency do I need in Lahān?
The Rupee (NPR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.