Rawalpindi to Barnāla flights
Barnāla lies 429 km (267 mi) south-east of Rawalpindi, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 18 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.
| Rawalpindi | Barnāla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | India |
| Population | 3.4 million | 116,449 |
| Elevation | 501 m (1,644 ft) | 237 m (778 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | ISB, 21 km out | HWR, 42 km out |
Clocks in Barnāla are 30 min ahead of Rawalpindi right now, so a 1 h 18 min journey lands 1 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Barnāla
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 Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Islamabad International Airport (ISB), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Barnāla
Barnāla is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Halwara International Airport (HWR), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halwara International Airport | HWR | 42 km (26 mi) | 10,007 ft | 790 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Barnāla from Rawalpindi?
429 km (267 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Rawalpindi.
How long does it take to get from Rawalpindi to Barnāla by air?
About 1 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rawalpindi and Barnāla?
Barnāla is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Karachi).
Which airports are used for Rawalpindi to Barnāla flights?
Typically Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Halwara International Airport (HWR).
What currency do I need in Barnāla?
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.