Patna to Bālurghāt flights
Bālurghāt lies 368 km (229 mi) east of Patna, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 13 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.
| Patna | Bālurghāt | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.7 million | 153,279 |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | PAT, 5 km out | SPD, 61 km out |
| Postal codes | 225301–756020 | 794106 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Patna
Patna is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,410 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gaya Airport (GAY, 96 km).
Arriving in Bālurghāt
Bālurghāt is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Saidpur Airport (SPD), 61 km (38 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saidpur Airport (regional) | SPD | 61 km (38 mi) | 6,000 ft | 125 ft |
| Shah Makhdum Airport (regional) | RJH | 89 km (55 mi) | 6,000 ft | 64 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bālurghāt from Patna?
368 km (229 mi) in a straight line, east of Patna.
How long does it take to get from Patna to Bālurghāt by air?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Patna and Bālurghāt?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Patna to Bālurghāt flights?
Typically Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT) to Saidpur Airport (SPD); Bālurghāt also has RJH.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.