Kanpur to Kushinagar flights
Kushinagar lies 353 km (219 mi) 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 12 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.
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| Kanpur | Kushinagar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 2.8 million | 274,403 |
| Elevation | 137 m (449 ft) | 72 m (236 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | LKO, 63 km out | BWA, 97 km out |
| Postal codes | 177111–758078 | 274403 |
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 Kushinagar
Kushinagar is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA), 97 km (60 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gorakhpur Airport (GOP, 43 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gautam Buddha International Airport | BWA | 97 km (60 mi) | 9,843 ft | 358 ft |
| Gorakhpur Airport (regional) | GOP | 43 km (27 mi) | 9,000 ft | 259 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kushinagar from Kanpur?
353 km (219 mi) in a straight line, east of Kanpur.
How long does it take to get from Kanpur to Kushinagar by air?
About 1 h 12 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 Kushinagar?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kanpur to Kushinagar flights?
Typically Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA); Kushinagar also has GOP.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.