Yangon to Bihār Sharīf flights
Bihār Sharīf lies 1,444 km (897 mi) north-west of Yangon, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 36 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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| Yangon | Bihār Sharīf | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | India |
| Population | 4.5 million | 297,268 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | RGN, 12 km out | PAT, 62 km out |
Clocks in Bihār Sharīf are 1 h behind Yangon right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands only 1 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bihār Sharīf
Crossing from Myanmar into India: money changes from the Kyat to the Rupee (INR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; 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 Yangon
Yangon is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yangon International Airport (RGN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,200-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Bihār Sharīf
Bihār Sharīf is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), 62 km (39 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,410 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gaya Airport (GAY, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (regional) | PAT | 62 km (39 mi) | 6,410 ft | 170 ft |
| Gaya Airport (regional) | GAY | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,500 ft | 380 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bihār Sharīf from Yangon?
1,444 km (897 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Yangon.
How long does it take to get from Yangon to Bihār Sharīf by air?
About 2 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yangon and Bihār Sharīf?
Bihār Sharīf is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Yangon).
Which airports are used for Yangon to Bihār Sharīf flights?
Typically Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT); Bihār Sharīf also has GAY.
What currency do I need in Bihār Sharīf?
The Rupee (INR).
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.