Jorhat to Lanzhou flights
Lanzhou lies 1,379 km (857 mi) north-east of Jorhat, +2.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 31 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.
| Jorhat | Lanzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | China |
| Population | 126,736 | 4.4 million |
| Elevation | 94 m (308 ft) | 1,521 m (4,990 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | JRH, 4 km out | LHW, 55 km out |
Clocks in Lanzhou are 2 h 30 min ahead of Jorhat right now, so a 2 h 31 min journey lands 5 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lanzhou
Crossing from India into China: money changes from the Rupee to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Jorhat
Jorhat is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jorhat Airport (JRH), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport (HGI, 61 km), Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport (IXI, 61 km).
Arriving in Lanzhou
Lanzhou is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW), 55 km (34 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport | LHW | 55 km (34 mi) | 13,123 ft | 6,388 ft |
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Staying in Lanzhou
Our booking partner lists 89 places to stay in Lanzhou. Of the 80 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (28), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 278 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lanzhou from Jorhat?
1,379 km (857 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Jorhat.
How long does it take to get from Jorhat to Lanzhou by air?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jorhat and Lanzhou?
Lanzhou is 2 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Jorhat to Lanzhou flights?
Typically Jorhat Airport (JRH) to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).
What currency do I need in Lanzhou?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Lanzhou?
Our booking partner lists 89 places to stay in Lanzhou, bookable on this site.
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.