Lucknow to Dārjiling flights
Dārjiling lies 728 km (452 mi) east of Lucknow, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 41 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 | Dārjiling | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 2.5 million | 123,797 |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 2,127 m (6,978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | LKO, 9 km out | IXB, 40 km out |
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 Dārjiling
Dārjiling is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 40 km (25 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,035 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Taplejung Airport (TPJ, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagdogra Airport | IXB | 40 km (25 mi) | 9,035 ft | 412 ft |
| Taplejung Airport (regional) | TPJ | 67 km (42 mi) | 2,313 ft | 7,990 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Dārjiling from Lucknow?
728 km (452 mi) in a straight line, east of Lucknow.
How long does it take to get from Lucknow to Dārjiling by air?
About 1 h 41 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 Dārjiling?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Lucknow to Dārjiling flights?
Typically Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB); Dārjiling also has TPJ.
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.