Chennai to Kanpur Cantonment flights
Kanpur Cantonment lies 1,487 km (924 mi) north of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 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.
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| Chennai | Kanpur Cantonment | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 108,534 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 110 m (361 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | MAA, 16 km out | LKO, 61 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Chennai
Chennai is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chennai International Airport (MAA), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Kanpur Cantonment
Kanpur Cantonment is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), 61 km (38 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,996 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kanpur Airport (KNU, 7 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport | LKO | 61 km (38 mi) | 8,996 ft | 410 ft |
| Kanpur Airport (regional) | KNU | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,000 ft | 410 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kanpur Cantonment from Chennai?
1,487 km (924 mi) in a straight line, north of Chennai.
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Kanpur Cantonment by air?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Kanpur Cantonment?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chennai to Kanpur Cantonment flights?
Typically Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO); Kanpur Cantonment also has KNU.
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.