Lucknow to Pokhara flights
Pokhara lies 340 km (211 mi) north-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 11 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 | Pokhara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 2.5 million | 600,051 |
| Elevation | 126 m (413 ft) | 1,008 m (3,307 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
| Nearest large airport | LKO, 9 km out | PHH, 10 km out |
Clocks in Pokhara are 15 min ahead of Lucknow right now, so a 1 h 11 min journey lands 1 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pokhara
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 Pokhara
Pokhara is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Pokhara International Airport (PHH), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Pokhara Domestic Airport (PKR, 7 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokhara International Airport | PHH | 10 km (6 mi) | 8,202 ft | 2,595 ft |
| Pokhara Domestic Airport (regional) | PKR | 7 km (4 mi) | 4,720 ft | 2,712 ft |
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Staying in Pokhara
Our booking partner lists 670 places to stay in Pokhara. Of the 461 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (264), and 17 are five-star. Across 158 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 34,808 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Pokhara from Lucknow?
340 km (211 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Lucknow.
How long does it take to get from Lucknow to Pokhara by air?
About 1 h 11 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 Pokhara?
Pokhara is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Lucknow to Pokhara flights?
Typically Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Pokhara International Airport (PHH); Pokhara also has PKR.
What currency do I need in Pokhara?
The Rupee (NPR).
Where can I stay in Pokhara?
Our booking partner lists 670 places to stay in Pokhara, 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.