Rawalpindi to Rudrapur flights
Rudrapur lies 792 km (492 mi) south-east of Rawalpindi, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 46 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.
| Rawalpindi | Rudrapur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | India |
| Population | 3.4 million | 154,554 |
| Elevation | 501 m (1,644 ft) | 217 m (712 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | ISB, 21 km out | PGH, 9 km out |
Clocks in Rudrapur are 30 min ahead of Rawalpindi right now, so a 1 h 46 min journey lands 2 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rudrapur
Crossing from Pakistan into India: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (INR); 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 Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Islamabad International Airport (ISB), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Rudrapur
Rudrapur is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Pantnagar Airport (PGH), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,500 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Moradabad Airport (MZS, 50 km), Bareilly Air Force Station (BEK, 62 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantnagar Airport (regional) | PGH | 9 km (6 mi) | 4,500 ft | 769 ft |
| Moradabad Airport (regional) | MZS | 50 km (31 mi) | — | 637 ft |
| Bareilly Air Force Station (regional) | BEK | 62 km (39 mi) | 9,000 ft | 580 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rudrapur from Rawalpindi?
792 km (492 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Rawalpindi.
How long does it take to get from Rawalpindi to Rudrapur by air?
About 1 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rawalpindi and Rudrapur?
Rudrapur is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Karachi).
Which airports are used for Rawalpindi to Rudrapur flights?
Typically Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Pantnagar Airport (PGH); Rudrapur also has MZS, BEK.
What currency do I need in Rudrapur?
The Rupee (INR).
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.