Howrah to Patna flights
Patna lies 466 km (289 mi) north-west of Howrah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 21 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.
| Howrah | Patna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1 million | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | CCU, 16 km out | PAT, 5 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Howrah
Howrah is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 11,919-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Patna
Patna is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,410 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gaya Airport (GAY, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (regional) | PAT | 5 km (3 mi) | 6,410 ft | 170 ft |
| Gaya Airport (regional) | GAY | 96 km (60 mi) | 7,500 ft | 380 ft |
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Staying in Patna
Our booking partner lists 376 places to stay in Patna. Of the 312 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (207), and 4 are five-star. Across 33 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 6.7 out of 10. Guests have left 5,135 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Patna from Howrah?
466 km (289 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Howrah.
How long does it take to get from Howrah to Patna by air?
About 1 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Howrah and Patna?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Howrah to Patna flights?
Typically Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT); Patna also has GAY.
Where can I stay in Patna?
Our booking partner lists 376 places to stay in Patna, 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.