Lahore to Gorakhpur flights
Gorakhpur lies 1,024 km (637 mi) south-east of Lahore, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 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.
| Lahore | Gorakhpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | India |
| Population | 13 million | 674,246 |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | LHE, 6 km out | BWA, 82 km out |
Clocks in Gorakhpur are 30 min ahead of Lahore right now, so a 2 h 4 min journey lands 2 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gorakhpur
Crossing from Pakistan into India: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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 Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA), 82 km (51 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gorakhpur Airport (GOP, 9 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gautam Buddha International Airport | BWA | 82 km (51 mi) | 9,843 ft | 358 ft |
| Gorakhpur Airport (regional) | GOP | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,000 ft | 259 ft |
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Staying in Gorakhpur
Our booking partner lists 155 places to stay in Gorakhpur. Of the 129 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (87), and 3 are five-star. Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 2,261 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gorakhpur from Lahore?
1,024 km (637 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Lahore.
How long does it take to get from Lahore to Gorakhpur by air?
About 2 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 Gorakhpur?
Gorakhpur is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Karachi).
Which airports are used for Lahore to Gorakhpur flights?
Typically Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA); Gorakhpur also has GOP.
What currency do I need in Gorakhpur?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Gorakhpur?
Our booking partner lists 155 places to stay in Gorakhpur, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.