Lahore to Dharān flights
Dharān lies 1,360 km (845 mi) east of Lahore, +0.8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 30 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.
| Lahore | Dharān | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Nepal |
| Population | 13 million | 173,096 |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) | 375 m (1,230 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
| Nearest large airport | LHE, 6 km out | BIR, 37 km out |
Clocks in Dharān are 45 min ahead of Lahore right now, so a 2 h 30 min journey lands 3 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dharān
Crossing from Pakistan into Nepal: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (NPR); 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 Lahore
Lahore is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ, 46 km).
Arriving in Dharān
Dharān is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Biratnagar Airport (BIR), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,937 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Taplejung Airport (TPJ, 72 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biratnagar Airport (regional) | BIR | 37 km (23 mi) | 4,937 ft | 236 ft |
| Taplejung Airport (regional) | TPJ | 72 km (45 mi) | 2,313 ft | 7,990 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Dharān from Lahore?
1,360 km (845 mi) in a straight line, east of Lahore.
How long does it take to get from Lahore to Dharān by air?
About 2 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lahore and Dharān?
Dharān is 45 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Karachi).
Which airports are used for Lahore to Dharān flights?
Typically Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR); Dharān also has TPJ.
What currency do I need in Dharān?
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.