Kathmandu to Siliguri flights
Siliguri lies 327 km (203 mi) east of Kathmandu, -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 10 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.
| Kathmandu | Siliguri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 515,574 |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 124 m (407 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | KTM, 4 km out | IXB, 10 km out |
Clocks in Siliguri are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 1 h 10 min journey lands only 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Siliguri
Crossing from Nepal into India: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (INR); the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Siliguri
Siliguri is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,035 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagdogra Airport | IXB | 10 km (6 mi) | 9,035 ft | 412 ft |
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Staying in Siliguri
Our booking partner lists 191 places to stay in Siliguri. Of the 121 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (76), and 3 are five-star. Across 53 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 12,135 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Siliguri from Kathmandu?
327 km (203 mi) in a straight line, east of Kathmandu.
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Siliguri by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Siliguri?
Siliguri is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
Which airports are used for Kathmandu to Siliguri flights?
Typically Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB).
What currency do I need in Siliguri?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Siliguri?
Our booking partner lists 191 places to stay in Siliguri, 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 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.