Nanchong to Silchar flights
Silchar lies 1,464 km (910 mi) south-west of Nanchong, -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 38 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.
| Nanchong | Silchar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 1.9 million | 178,865 |
| Elevation | 287 m (942 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | LZG, 79 km out | ZYL, 95 km out |
Clocks in Silchar are 2 h 30 min behind Nanchong right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands only 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Silchar
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 Nanchong
Nanchong is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Langzhong Gucheng Airport (LZG), 79 km (49 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Silchar
Silchar is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osmany International Airport (ZYL), 95 km (59 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,478 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Silchar Airport (IXS, 21 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osmany International Airport | ZYL | 95 km (59 mi) | 9,478 ft | 50 ft |
| Silchar Airport (regional) | IXS | 21 km (13 mi) | 5,993 ft | 352 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Silchar from Nanchong?
1,464 km (910 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Nanchong.
How long does it take to get from Nanchong to Silchar by air?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nanchong and Silchar?
Silchar is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Nanchong to Silchar flights?
Typically Langzhong Gucheng Airport (LZG) to Osmany International Airport (ZYL); Silchar also has IXS.
What currency do I need in Silchar?
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.