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Lahore to Gimcheon flights

Gimcheon lies 4,929 km (3,063 mi) east of Lahore, +4 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.

A nonstop flight would take about 7 h 4 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.

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The two ends, side by side
LahoreGimcheon
CountryPakistanSouth Korea
Population13 million150,000
Elevation216 m (709 ft)81 m (266 ft)
Time nowUTC+5 (Asia/Karachi)UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul)
Nearest large airportLHE, 6 km outTAE, 55 km out

Clocks in Gimcheon are 4 h ahead of Lahore right now, so a 7 h 4 min journey lands 11 h 4 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Gimcheon

Crossing from Pakistan into South Korea: money changes from the Rupee to the Won (KRW); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +82; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.

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 Gimcheon

Gimcheon is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Daegu International Airport (TAE), 55 km (34 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,039 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ, 86 km).

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Gimcheon (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
Daegu International AirportTAE55 km (34 mi)9,039 ft116 ft
Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513)CJJ86 km (53 mi)9,000 ft191 ft

One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 4,929 km (3,063 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 Gimcheon from Lahore?

4,929 km (3,063 mi) in a straight line, east of Lahore.

How long does it take to get from Lahore to Gimcheon by air?

About 7 h 4 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 Gimcheon?

Gimcheon is 4 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Seoul against Asia/Karachi).

Which airports are used for Lahore to Gimcheon flights?

Typically Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Daegu International Airport (TAE); Gimcheon also has CJJ.

What currency do I need in Gimcheon?

The Won (KRW).

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.