Lucknow to Biratnagar flights
Biratnagar lies 632 km (393 mi) east of Lucknow, +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 34 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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| Lucknow | Biratnagar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 2.5 million | 244,750 |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
| Nearest large airport | LKO, 9 km out | BIR, 3 km out |
Clocks in Biratnagar are 15 min ahead of Lucknow right now, so a 1 h 34 min journey lands 1 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Biratnagar
Crossing from India into Nepal: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (NPR); 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 Lucknow
Lucknow is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,996 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kanpur Airport (KNU, 70 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 Lucknow?
632 km (393 mi) in a straight line, east of Lucknow.
How long does it take to get from Lucknow to Biratnagar by air?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lucknow and Biratnagar?
Biratnagar is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Lucknow to Biratnagar flights?
Typically Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) 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.