Lanzhou to Jorhat flights
Jorhat lies 1,379 km (857 mi) south-west of Lanzhou, -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.
| Lanzhou | Jorhat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 4.4 million | 126,736 |
| Elevation | 1,521 m (4,990 ft) | 94 m (308 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | LHW, 55 km out | JRH, 4 km out |
Clocks in Jorhat are 2 h 30 min behind Lanzhou right now, so a 2 h 31 min journey lands only 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Jorhat
Crossing from China into India: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rupee (INR); traffic switches to the left; 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 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.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorhat Airport (regional) | JRH | 4 km (2 mi) | 9,000 ft | 311 ft |
| Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport (regional) | HGI | 61 km (38 mi) | 7,546 ft | 328 ft |
| Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport (regional) | IXI | 61 km (38 mi) | 7,500 ft | 330 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Jorhat from Lanzhou?
1,379 km (857 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Lanzhou.
How long does it take to get from Lanzhou to Jorhat 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 Lanzhou and Jorhat?
Jorhat is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Lanzhou to Jorhat flights?
Typically Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) to Jorhat Airport (JRH); Jorhat also has HGI, IXI.
What currency do I need in Jorhat?
The Rupee (INR).
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.