Kolkata to Gaya flights
Gaya lies 423 km (263 mi) north-west of Kolkata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 18 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.
| Kolkata | Gaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.6 million | 474,093 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 117 m (384 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | CCU, 13 km out | GAY, 8 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Gaya
Gaya is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gaya Airport (GAY), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,500 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaya Airport (regional) | GAY | 8 km (5 mi) | 7,500 ft | 380 ft |
| Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (regional) | PAT | 89 km (55 mi) | 6,410 ft | 170 ft |
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Staying in Gaya
Our booking partner lists 135 places to stay in Gaya. Of the 102 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (64), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 1,253 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gaya from Kolkata?
423 km (263 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kolkata.
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Gaya by air?
About 1 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Gaya?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kolkata to Gaya flights?
Typically Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Gaya Airport (GAY); Gaya also has PAT.
Where can I stay in Gaya?
Our booking partner lists 135 places to stay in Gaya, 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.