Dhaka to Biratnagar flights
Biratnagar lies 439 km (273 mi) north-west of Dhaka, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 19 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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| Dhaka | Biratnagar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | Nepal |
| Population | 10.4 million | 244,750 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
| Nearest large airport | DAC, 15 km out | BIR, 3 km out |
Clocks in Biratnagar are 15 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 1 h 19 min journey lands only 1 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Biratnagar
Crossing from Bangladesh into Nepal: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (NPR); 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 Dhaka
Dhaka is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA, 87 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biratnagar Airport (regional) | BIR | 3 km (2 mi) | 4,937 ft | 236 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Biratnagar from Dhaka?
439 km (273 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Dhaka.
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Biratnagar by air?
About 1 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Biratnagar?
Biratnagar is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Dhaka).
Which airports are used for Dhaka to Biratnagar flights?
Typically Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR).
What currency do I need in Biratnagar?
The Rupee (NPR).
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.