LHE
Alama Iqbal International Airport
Lahore · PakistanICAO OPLA
Alama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) is an airport serving Lahore, Pakistan, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 31° 31' 17.8" N, 74° 24' 13.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 712 feet (217 meters) above sea level. With 31 direct destinations served by 17 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Karachi (GMT+5).
Destinations
31
Airlines
17
Elevation ft
712/ 217m
Asia/Karachi
GMT+5
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Airport Details
IATA Code
LHE
ICAO Code
OPLA
City
Lahore
Country
Pakistan
Elevation
712 ft
Local Time
09:28 PM (GMT+5)
Coordinates
Latitude:31.5216°
Longitude:74.4036°
Popular Routes from LHE
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUH | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 1,300 mi | 3h 8m | medium-haul | 326 kg | View |
| JED | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 2,273 mi | 4h 58m | medium-haul | 571 kg | View |
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 1,235 mi | 3h 0m | medium-haul | 310 kg | View |
| KHI | Karachi, Pakistan | 634 mi | 1h 42m | short-haul | 260 kg | View |
| KWI | Kuwait, Kuwait | 1,583 mi | 3h 40m | medium-haul | 397 kg | View |
| MCT | Muscat, Oman | 1,128 mi | 2h 48m | medium-haul | 283 kg | View |
| RUH | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 1,744 mi | 3h 58m | medium-haul | 438 kg | View |
| UET | Quetta, Pakistan | 452 mi | 1h 21m | short-haul | 185 kg | View |
| BAH | Bahrain, Bahrain | 1,482 mi | 3h 28m | medium-haul | 372 kg | View |
| BHV | Bahawalpur, Pakistan | 219 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 90 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at LHE
17 active airlines serving Alama Iqbal International Airport.
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Gulf Air Bahrain
GFBahrain
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Kuwait Airways
KUKuwait
MexicanaLink
I6Mexico
Nas Air
XYSaudi Arabia
Oman Air
WYOman
Pakistan International Airlines
PKPakistan
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SVSaudi Arabia
Shaheen Air International
NLPakistan
Thai Airways International
TGThailand
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Alama Iqbal International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport | ATQ | Amritsar | India | 43 km |
| Sialkot Airport | SKT | Sialkot | Pakistan | 112 km |
| Faisalabad International Airport | LYP | Faisalabad | Pakistan | 135 km |
| Jammu Airport | IXJ | Jammu | India | 136 km |
| Ludhiana Airport | LUH | Ludhiaha | India | 165 km |
| Kangra Airport | DHM | Kangra | India | 190 km |
| Sheikh ul Alam Airport | SXR | Srinagar | India | 276 km |
| Kullu Manali Airport | KUU | Kulu | India | 264 km |
Other Airports in Pakistan
Bahawalpur Airport
BHVBahawalpur
Chitral Airport
CJLChitral
Dalbandin Airport
DBADalbandin
Dera Ghazi Khan Airport
DEADera Ghazi Khan
Dera Ismael Khan Airport
DSKDera Ismael Khan
Faisalabad International Airport
LYPFaisalabad
Gilgit Airport
GILGilgit
Gwadar International Airport
GWDGwadar
New Islamabad International Airport
ISBIslamabad
Jinnah International Airport
KHIKarachi
Moenjodaro Airport
MJDMoenjodaro
Multan International Airport
MUXMultan
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 31° 31' 17.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 74° 24' 13.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 31.521601
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 74.403603
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- UTC Offset
- GMT+5
- Current Local Time
- 09:28 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 712 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 217 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Alama Iqbal International Airport?
The IATA code for Alama Iqbal International Airport is LHE, and its ICAO code is OPLA. The airport is located in Lahore, Pakistan.
How many destinations can you fly to from LHE?
There are 31 direct destinations available from Alama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) in Lahore, Pakistan.
What airlines fly from LHE?
There are 17 airlines operating from LHE, including Alitalia, American Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air Bahrain, and more.
What timezone is Alama Iqbal International Airport in?
Alama Iqbal International Airport is in the Asia/Karachi timezone (GMT+5). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Alama Iqbal International Airport?
Alama Iqbal International Airport sits at an elevation of 712 feet (217 meters) above sea level.
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