Janakpur to Kolkata flights
Kolkata lies 525 km (326 mi) south-east of Janakpur, -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 25 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.
| Janakpur | Kolkata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 195,438 | 4.6 million |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | JKR, 2 km out | CCU, 13 km out |
Clocks in Kolkata are 15 min behind Janakpur right now, so a 1 h 25 min journey lands only 1 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kolkata
Crossing from Nepal into India: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (INR); 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 Janakpur
Janakpur is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Janakpur Airport (JKR), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 3,300 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Darbhanga Airport (DBR, 60 km).
Arriving in Kolkata
Kolkata is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,919-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | CCU | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,919 ft | 16 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kolkata from Janakpur?
525 km (326 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Janakpur.
How long does it take to get from Janakpur to Kolkata by air?
About 1 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Janakpur and Kolkata?
Kolkata is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
Which airports are used for Janakpur to Kolkata flights?
Typically Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).
What currency do I need in Kolkata?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Kolkata?
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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.