Chengdu to Kaithal flights
Kaithal lies 2,653 km (1,648 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 4 h 9 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 | Kaithal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 20.9 million | 144,915 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 232 m (761 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | HSS, 93 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 136027–244412 |
Clocks in Kaithal are 2 h 30 min behind Chengdu right now, so a 4 h 9 min journey lands only 1 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kaithal
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 Kaithal
Kaithal is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Maharaja Agrasen International Airport (HSS), 93 km (58 mi) from the centre, whose 10,236-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maharaja Agrasen International Airport | HSS | 93 km (58 mi) | 10,236 ft | 700 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kaithal from Chengdu?
2,653 km (1,648 mi) in a straight line, west of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Kaithal by air?
About 4 h 9 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 Kaithal?
Kaithal is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Kaithal flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Maharaja Agrasen International Airport (HSS).
What currency do I need in Kaithal?
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.