Mumbai to Janakpur flights
Janakpur lies 1,583 km (983 mi) north-east of Mumbai, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 47 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.
| Mumbai | Janakpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 12.7 million | 195,438 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
| Nearest large airport | BOM, 2 km out | JKR, 2 km out |
Clocks in Janakpur are 15 min ahead of Mumbai right now, so a 2 h 47 min journey lands 3 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Janakpur
Crossing from India into Nepal: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (NPR); the dialling code becomes +977; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Airports at each end
Leaving Mumbai
Mumbai is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, whose 11,511-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI, 22 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janakpur Airport (regional) | JKR | 2 km (1 mi) | 3,300 ft | 256 ft |
| Darbhanga Airport (regional) | DBR | 60 km (37 mi) | 9,000 ft | 156 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Janakpur from Mumbai?
1,583 km (983 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Mumbai.
How long does it take to get from Mumbai to Janakpur by air?
About 2 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mumbai and Janakpur?
Janakpur is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Mumbai to Janakpur flights?
Typically Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Janakpur Airport (JKR); Janakpur also has DBR.
What currency do I need in Janakpur?
The Rupee (NPR).
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.