Beijing to Kanpur flights
Kanpur lies 3,641 km (2,262 mi) west of Beijing, -2.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 5 h 25 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.
| Beijing | Kanpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 19 million | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | LKO, 63 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 177111–758078 |
Clocks in Kanpur are 2 h 30 min behind Beijing right now, so a 5 h 25 min journey lands only 2 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kanpur
Crossing from China into India: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rupee (INR); traffic switches to the left; 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 Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Kanpur
Kanpur is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), 63 km (39 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, 9 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport | LKO | 63 km (39 mi) | 8,996 ft | 410 ft |
| Kanpur Airport (regional) | KNU | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,000 ft | 410 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 3,641 km (2,262 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Kanpur
Our booking partner lists 298 places to stay in Kanpur. Of the 256 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (181), and 1 are five-star. Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 1,957 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kanpur from Beijing?
3,641 km (2,262 mi) in a straight line, west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Kanpur by air?
About 5 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Kanpur?
Kanpur is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Kanpur flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO); Kanpur also has KNU.
What currency do I need in Kanpur?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Kanpur?
Our booking partner lists 298 places to stay in Kanpur, bookable on this site.
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.