Chengdu to Arrah flights
Arrah lies 1,983 km (1,232 mi) west of Chengdu, -2.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 18 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.
| Chengdu | Arrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 20.9 million | 261,430 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | PAT, 43 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 192231–723121 |
Clocks in Arrah are 2 h 30 min behind Chengdu right now, so a 3 h 18 min journey lands only 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Arrah
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 Chengdu
Chengdu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU, 53 km).
Arriving in Arrah
Arrah is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,410 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gaya Airport (GAY, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (regional) | PAT | 43 km (27 mi) | 6,410 ft | 170 ft |
| Gaya Airport (regional) | GAY | 95 km (59 mi) | 7,500 ft | 380 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Arrah from Chengdu?
1,983 km (1,232 mi) in a straight line, west of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Arrah by air?
About 3 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Arrah?
Arrah is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Arrah flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT); Arrah also has GAY.
What currency do I need in Arrah?
The Rupee (INR).
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.