Chongqing to Ranchi flights
Ranchi lies 2,221 km (1,380 mi) west of Chongqing, -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 36 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.
| Chongqing | Ranchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 22 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 289 m (948 ft) | 643 m (2,110 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | CKG, 19 km out | IXR, 3 km out |
Clocks in Ranchi are 2 h 30 min behind Chongqing right now, so a 3 h 36 min journey lands only 1 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ranchi
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 Chongqing
Chongqing is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Ranchi
Ranchi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,855 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birsa Munda Airport (regional) | IXR | 3 km (2 mi) | 8,855 ft | 2,148 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ranchi from Chongqing?
2,221 km (1,380 mi) in a straight line, west of Chongqing.
How long does it take to get from Chongqing to Ranchi by air?
About 3 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chongqing and Ranchi?
Ranchi is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chongqing to Ranchi flights?
Typically Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR).
What currency do I need in Ranchi?
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.