Mumbai to Kangding flights
Kangding lies 3,170 km (1,970 mi) north-east of Mumbai, +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 49 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.
| Mumbai | Kangding | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | China |
| Population | 12.7 million | 100,000 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 2,826 m (9,272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | BOM, 2 km out | KGT, 26 km out |
Clocks in Kangding are 2 h 30 min ahead of Mumbai right now, so a 4 h 49 min journey lands 7 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kangding
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 Mumbai
Mumbai is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, whose 11,511-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI, 22 km).
Arriving in Kangding
Kangding is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kangding Airport (KGT), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kangding Airport (regional) | KGT | 26 km (16 mi) | 13,123 ft | 14,042 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kangding from Mumbai?
3,170 km (1,970 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Mumbai.
How long does it take to get from Mumbai to Kangding by air?
About 4 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mumbai and Kangding?
Kangding is 2 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Mumbai to Kangding flights?
Typically Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Kangding Airport (KGT).
What currency do I need in Kangding?
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 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.