Chengdu to Lahān flights
Lahān lies 1,768 km (1,099 mi) west of Chengdu, -2.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 1 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.
| Chengdu | Lahān | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Nepal |
| Population | 20.9 million | 102,955 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 123 m (404 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | JKR, 56 km out |
Clocks in Lahān are 2 h 15 min behind Chengdu right now, so a 3 h 1 min journey lands only 46 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 Chengdu
Chengdu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU, 53 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 |
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Common questions
How far is Lahān from Chengdu?
1,768 km (1,099 mi) in a straight line, west of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Lahān by air?
About 3 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Lahān?
Lahān is 2 h 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Lahān flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) 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.