Chengdu to Gāndhīdhām flights
Gāndhīdhām lies 3,455 km (2,147 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 5 h 11 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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| Chengdu | Gāndhīdhām | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 20.9 million | 247,992 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | IXY, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 370201 |
Clocks in Gāndhīdhām are 2 h 30 min behind Chengdu right now, so a 5 h 11 min journey lands only 2 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gāndhīdhām
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 Gāndhīdhām
Gāndhīdhām is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kandla Airport (IXY), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,997 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Bhuj Airport (BHJ, 53 km), Jamnagar Airport (JGA, 70 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kandla Airport (regional) | IXY | 5 km (3 mi) | 4,997 ft | 96 ft |
| Bhuj Airport (regional) | BHJ | 53 km (33 mi) | 8,205 ft | 268 ft |
| Jamnagar Airport (regional) | JGA | 70 km (43 mi) | 8,242 ft | 69 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 3,455 km (2,147 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Gāndhīdhām from Chengdu?
3,455 km (2,147 mi) in a straight line, west of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Gāndhīdhām by air?
About 5 h 11 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 Gāndhīdhām?
Gāndhīdhām is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Gāndhīdhām flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Kandla Airport (IXY); Gāndhīdhām also has BHJ, JGA.
What currency do I need in Gāndhīdhām?
The Rupee (INR).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.