Flights to Guwahati
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Guwahati is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Shillong Airport (SHL, 58 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport | GAU | 18 km (11 mi) | 9,000 ft | 162 ft |
| Shillong Airport (regional) | SHL | 58 km (36 mi) | 6,000 ft | 2,910 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,000 ft, GAU handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 162 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Guwahati
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guwahati to Chengdu | China | 1,303 km (810 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Guwahati to Delhi | India | 1,458 km (906 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Guwahati to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 306 km (190 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Guwahati to Kunming | China | 1,107 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Guwahati to Kolkata | India | 529 km (329 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Guwahati to Guiyang | China | 1,491 km (927 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Guwahati to Yangon | Myanmar | 1,138 km (707 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Guwahati to Chattogram | Bangladesh | 428 km (266 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Guwahati to Kanpur | India | 1,136 km (706 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Guwahati to Gazipur | Bangladesh | 277 km (172 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Guwahati to Lucknow | India | 1,079 km (670 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Guwahati to Xining | China | 1,498 km (931 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Guwahati to Nagpur | India | 1,405 km (873 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Guwahati to Nanchong | China | 1,491 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Guwahati to Bhopal | India | 1,484 km (922 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Guwahati to Patna | India | 664 km (413 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Guwahati to Mianyang | China | 1,389 km (863 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Guwahati to Khulna | Bangladesh | 435 km (270 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Guwahati to Kathmandu | Nepal | 659 km (409 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Guwahati to Agra | India | 1,368 km (850 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Guwahati to Faridabad | India | 1,447 km (899 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Guwahati to Qujing | China | 1,207 km (750 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Guwahati to Shanghai | China | 2,942 km (1,828 mi) | about 4 h 31 min |
| Guwahati to Chongqing | China | 1,502 km (933 mi) | about 2 h 41 min |
| Guwahati to Beijing | China | 2,743 km (1,705 mi) | about 4 h 16 min |
| Guwahati to Guangzhou | China | 2,197 km (1,365 mi) | about 3 h 34 min |
| Guwahati to Shenzhen | China | 2,294 km (1,425 mi) | about 3 h 41 min |
| Guwahati to Tianjin | China | 2,768 km (1,720 mi) | about 4 h 18 min |
| Guwahati to Wuhan | China | 2,253 km (1,400 mi) | about 3 h 38 min |
| Guwahati to Lahore | Pakistan | 1,794 km (1,114 mi) | about 3 h 3 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Guwahati?
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) is the closest large airport at 18 km (11 mi). The others, SHL, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is GAU from Guwahati city centre?
18 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Guwahati on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.