Delhi to Datun flights
Datun lies 3,789 km (2,354 mi) east of Delhi, +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 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.
| Delhi | Datun | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | China |
| Population | 11 million | 110,258 |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | DEL, 17 km out | JNG, 94 km out |
Clocks in Datun are 2 h 30 min ahead of Delhi right now, so a 5 h 36 min journey lands 8 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Datun
Crossing from India into China: money changes from the Rupee to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Delhi
Delhi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 14,534-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Noida International Airport (DXN, 64 km).
Arriving in Datun
Datun is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jining Da'an Airport (JNG), 94 km (58 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jining Da'an Airport (regional) | JNG | 94 km (58 mi) | 9,186 ft | 171 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 3,789 km (2,354 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 Datun from Delhi?
3,789 km (2,354 mi) in a straight line, east of Delhi.
How long does it take to get from Delhi to Datun by air?
About 5 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 Delhi and Datun?
Datun is 2 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Delhi to Datun flights?
Typically Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Jining Da'an Airport (JNG).
What currency do I need in Datun?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.