Beijing to Patiāla flights
Patiāla lies 3,756 km (2,334 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 34 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 | Patiāla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 19 million | 446,246 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 258 m (846 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | IXC, 53 km out |
Clocks in Patiāla are 2 h 30 min behind Beijing right now, so a 5 h 34 min journey lands only 3 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Patiāla
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 Patiāla
Patiāla is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), 53 km (33 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Halwara International Airport (HWR, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport | IXC | 53 km (33 mi) | 12,467 ft | 1,012 ft |
| Halwara International Airport | HWR | 86 km (53 mi) | 10,007 ft | 790 ft |
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Staying in Patiāla
Our booking partner lists 43 places to stay in Patiala. Of the 31 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (16), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 641 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Patiāla from Beijing?
3,756 km (2,334 mi) in a straight line, west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Patiāla by air?
About 5 h 34 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 Patiāla?
Patiāla is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Patiāla flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC); Patiāla also has HWR.
What currency do I need in Patiāla?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Patiāla?
Our booking partner lists 43 places to stay in Patiala, 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.