Shanghai to Lucknow flights
Lucknow lies 3,949 km (2,454 mi) west of Shanghai, -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 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.
| Shanghai | Lucknow | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 24.9 million | 2.5 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 126 m (413 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | LKO, 9 km out |
Clocks in Lucknow are 2 h 30 min behind Shanghai right now, so a 5 h 49 min journey lands only 3 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lucknow
Crossing from China into India: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rupee (INR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Shanghai
Shanghai is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,154-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, 34 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 96 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport | LKO | 9 km (6 mi) | 8,996 ft | 410 ft |
| Kanpur Airport (regional) | KNU | 70 km (43 mi) | 9,000 ft | 410 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 3,949 km (2,454 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Lucknow
Our booking partner lists 944 places to stay in Lucknow. Of the 724 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (462), and 21 are five-star. Across 91 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.2 out of 10. Guests have left 23,575 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lucknow from Shanghai?
3,949 km (2,454 mi) in a straight line, west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Lucknow by air?
About 5 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 Shanghai and Lucknow?
Lucknow is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Lucknow flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO); Lucknow also has KNU.
What currency do I need in Lucknow?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Lucknow?
Our booking partner lists 944 places to stay in Lucknow, 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 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.