Kanpur to Ranchi flights
Ranchi lies 609 km (378 mi) south-east of Kanpur, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 32 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.
| Kanpur | Ranchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 2.8 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 137 m (449 ft) | 643 m (2,110 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | LKO, 63 km out | IXR, 3 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Kanpur
Kanpur is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), 63 km (39 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,996 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kanpur Airport (KNU, 9 km).
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 Kanpur?
609 km (378 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kanpur.
How long does it take to get from Kanpur to Ranchi by air?
About 1 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kanpur and Ranchi?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kanpur to Ranchi flights?
Typically Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR).
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.