Biratnagar to Kathmandu flights
Kathmandu lies 238 km (148 mi) north-west of Biratnagar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 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.
| Biratnagar | Kathmandu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | Nepal |
| Population | 244,750 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
| Nearest large airport | BIR, 3 km out | KTM, 4 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Biratnagar
Biratnagar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Biratnagar Airport (BIR), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,937 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Kathmandu
Kathmandu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,991-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribhuvan International Airport | KTM | 4 km (2 mi) | 10,991 ft | 4,390 ft |
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Staying in Kathmandu
Our booking partner lists 1,243+ places to stay in Kathmandu (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 815 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (461), and 28 are five-star. Across 295 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 100,212 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kathmandu from Biratnagar?
238 km (148 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Biratnagar.
How long does it take to get from Biratnagar to Kathmandu by air?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Biratnagar and Kathmandu?
No, both are on Asia/Kathmandu at the moment.
Which airports are used for Biratnagar to Kathmandu flights?
Typically Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
Where can I stay in Kathmandu?
Our booking partner lists 1,243+ places to stay in Kathmandu, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.