Beijing to Butwāl flights
Butwāl lies 3,309 km (2,056 mi) west of Beijing, -2.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 5 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beijing | Butwāl | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Nepal |
| Population | 19 million | 195,054 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | BWA, 21 km out |
Clocks in Butwāl are 2 h 15 min behind Beijing right now, so a 5 h journey lands only 2 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Butwāl
Crossing from China into Nepal: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rupee (NPR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +977; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Butwāl
Butwāl is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Pokhara International Airport (PHH, 78 km), Pokhara Domestic Airport (PKR, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gautam Buddha International Airport | BWA | 21 km (13 mi) | 9,843 ft | 358 ft |
| Pokhara International Airport | PHH | 78 km (48 mi) | 8,202 ft | 2,595 ft |
| Pokhara Domestic Airport (regional) | PKR | 77 km (48 mi) | 4,720 ft | 2,712 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 3,309 km (2,056 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Butwāl from Beijing?
3,309 km (2,056 mi) in a straight line, west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Butwāl by air?
About 5 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Butwāl?
Butwāl is 2 h 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Butwāl flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA); Butwāl also has PHH, PKR.
What currency do I need in Butwāl?
The Rupee (NPR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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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.