Kolkata to Kishanganj flights
Kishanganj lies 396 km (246 mi) north 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 15 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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| Kolkata | Kishanganj | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.6 million | 105,782 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | CCU, 13 km out | IXB, 74 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 Kishanganj
Kishanganj is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 74 km (46 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,035 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Biratnagar Airport (BIR, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagdogra Airport | IXB | 74 km (46 mi) | 9,035 ft | 412 ft |
| Biratnagar Airport (regional) | BIR | 81 km (50 mi) | 4,937 ft | 236 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kishanganj from Kolkata?
396 km (246 mi) in a straight line, north of Kolkata.
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Kishanganj by air?
About 1 h 15 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 Kishanganj?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kolkata to Kishanganj flights?
Typically Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB); Kishanganj also has BIR.
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.