Prayagraj to Kanpur flights
Kanpur lies 188 km (117 mi) north-west of Prayagraj, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 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.
| Prayagraj | Kanpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.1 million | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 99 m (325 ft) | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | IXD, 11 km out | LKO, 63 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Prayagraj
Prayagraj is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prayagraj Airport (IXD), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,110 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport | LKO | 63 km (39 mi) | 8,996 ft | 410 ft |
| Kanpur Airport (regional) | KNU | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,000 ft | 410 ft |
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Staying in Kanpur
Our booking partner lists 298 places to stay in Kanpur. Of the 256 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (181), and 1 are five-star. Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 1,957 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kanpur from Prayagraj?
188 km (117 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Prayagraj.
How long does it take to get from Prayagraj to Kanpur by air?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Prayagraj and Kanpur?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Prayagraj to Kanpur flights?
Typically Prayagraj Airport (IXD) to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO); Kanpur also has KNU.
Where can I stay in Kanpur?
Our booking partner lists 298 places to stay in Kanpur, bookable on this site.
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.