Rawalpindi to Bole flights
Bole lies 1,475 km (916 mi) north-east of Rawalpindi, +3 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.
| Rawalpindi | Bole | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | China |
| Population | 3.4 million | 235,585 |
| Elevation | 501 m (1,644 ft) | 509 m (1,670 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | ISB, 21 km out | BPL, 18 km out |
Clocks in Bole are 3 h ahead of Rawalpindi right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands 5 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bole
Crossing from Pakistan into China: money changes from the Rupee to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
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 Bole
Bole is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bole Alashankou Airport (BPL), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bole Alashankou Airport (regional) | BPL | 18 km (11 mi) | 8,530 ft | 1,253 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bole from Rawalpindi?
1,475 km (916 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Rawalpindi.
How long does it take to get from Rawalpindi to Bole 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 Rawalpindi and Bole?
Bole is 3 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Karachi).
Which airports are used for Rawalpindi to Bole flights?
Typically Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Bole Alashankou Airport (BPL).
What currency do I need in Bole?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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.