Lucknow to Shimla flights
Shimla lies 599 km (372 mi) north-west of Lucknow, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 31 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.
| Lucknow | Shimla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 2.5 million | 173,503 |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 2,073 m (6,801 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | LKO, 9 km out | IXC, 60 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Lucknow
Lucknow is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), 9 km (6 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, 70 km).
Arriving in Shimla
Shimla is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kullu Manali Airport (KUU, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport | IXC | 60 km (37 mi) | 12,467 ft | 1,012 ft |
| Kullu Manali Airport (regional) | KUU | 86 km (53 mi) | 3,690 ft | 3,573 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Shimla from Lucknow?
599 km (372 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Lucknow.
How long does it take to get from Lucknow to Shimla by air?
About 1 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lucknow and Shimla?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Lucknow to Shimla flights?
Typically Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC); Shimla also has KUU.
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.