Lucknow to Butwāl flights
Butwāl lies 267 km (166 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 6 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.
| Lucknow | Butwāl | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 2.5 million | 195,054 |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
| Nearest large airport | LKO, 9 km out | BWA, 21 km out |
Clocks in Butwāl are 15 min ahead of Lucknow right now, so a 1 h 6 min journey lands 1 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Butwāl
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 Butwāl
Butwāl is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Pokhara International Airport (PHH, 78 km), Pokhara Domestic Airport (PKR, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gautam Buddha International Airport | BWA | 21 km (13 mi) | 9,843 ft | 358 ft |
| Pokhara International Airport | PHH | 78 km (48 mi) | 8,202 ft | 2,595 ft |
| Pokhara Domestic Airport (regional) | PKR | 77 km (48 mi) | 4,720 ft | 2,712 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Butwāl from Lucknow?
267 km (166 mi) in a straight line, east of Lucknow.
How long does it take to get from Lucknow to Butwāl by air?
About 1 h 6 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 Butwāl?
Butwāl is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Lucknow to Butwāl flights?
Typically Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA); Butwāl also has PHH, PKR.
What currency do I need in Butwāl?
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.