Delhi to Gangtok flights
Gangtok lies 1,127 km (700 mi) east of Delhi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 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.
| Delhi | Gangtok | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 11 million | 100,286 |
| Elevation | 227 m (745 ft) | 1,654 m (5,427 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | DEL, 17 km out | IXB, 77 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Delhi
Delhi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 14,534-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Noida International Airport (DXN, 64 km).
Arriving in Gangtok
Gangtok is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,035 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Paro International Airport (PBH, 81 km), Taplejung Airport (TPJ, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagdogra Airport | IXB | 77 km (48 mi) | 9,035 ft | 412 ft |
| Paro International Airport | PBH | 81 km (50 mi) | 7,431 ft | 7,364 ft |
| Taplejung Airport (regional) | TPJ | 91 km (57 mi) | 2,313 ft | 7,990 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gangtok from Delhi?
1,127 km (700 mi) in a straight line, east of Delhi.
How long does it take to get from Delhi to Gangtok by air?
About 2 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 Delhi and Gangtok?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Delhi to Gangtok flights?
Typically Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB); Gangtok also has PBH, TPJ.
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.