Lahore to Nukus flights
Nukus lies 1,779 km (1,106 mi) north-west of Lahore, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 2 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 | Nukus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | Uzbekistan |
| Population | 13 million | 332,500 |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5 (Asia/Samarkand) |
| Nearest large airport | LHE, 6 km out | NCU, 4 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Nukus
Crossing from Pakistan into Uzbekistan: money changes from the Rupee to the Som (UZS); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +998; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Nukus
Nukus is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Nukus International Airport (NCU), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,865 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dashoguz International Airport (TAZ, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nukus International Airport | NCU | 4 km (2 mi) | 9,865 ft | 246 ft |
| Dashoguz International Airport | TAZ | 80 km (50 mi) | 12,467 ft | 272 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nukus from Lahore?
1,779 km (1,106 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Lahore.
How long does it take to get from Lahore to Nukus by air?
About 3 h 2 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 Nukus?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Lahore to Nukus flights?
Typically Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Nukus International Airport (NCU); Nukus also has TAZ.
What currency do I need in Nukus?
The Som (UZS).
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.