Kathmandu to Gangtok flights
Gangtok lies 327 km (203 mi) east of Kathmandu, -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 10 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.
| Kathmandu | Gangtok | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 100,286 |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 1,654 m (5,427 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | KTM, 4 km out | IXB, 77 km out |
Clocks in Gangtok are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 1 h 10 min journey lands only 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gangtok
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 Kathmandu
Kathmandu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,991-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Gangtok
Gangtok is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,035 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Paro International Airport (PBH, 81 km), Taplejung Airport (TPJ, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagdogra Airport | IXB | 77 km (48 mi) | 9,035 ft | 412 ft |
| Paro International Airport | PBH | 81 km (50 mi) | 7,431 ft | 7,364 ft |
| Taplejung Airport (regional) | TPJ | 91 km (57 mi) | 2,313 ft | 7,990 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gangtok from Kathmandu?
327 km (203 mi) in a straight line, east of Kathmandu.
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Gangtok by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Gangtok?
Gangtok is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
Which airports are used for Kathmandu to Gangtok flights?
Typically Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB); Gangtok also has PBH, TPJ.
What currency do I need in Gangtok?
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.