Patna to Pātan flights
Pātan lies 232 km (144 mi) north of Patna, +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 3 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 | Pātan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 1.7 million | 299,283 |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 1,334 m (4,377 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
| Nearest large airport | PAT, 5 km out | KTM, 5 km out |
Clocks in Pātan are 15 min ahead of Patna right now, so a 1 h 3 min journey lands 1 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pātan
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 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 Pātan
Pātan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 10,991-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribhuvan International Airport | KTM | 5 km (3 mi) | 10,991 ft | 4,390 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Pātan from Patna?
232 km (144 mi) in a straight line, north of Patna.
How long does it take to get from Patna to Pātan by air?
About 1 h 3 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 Pātan?
Pātan is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Patna to Pātan flights?
Typically Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
What currency do I need in Pātan?
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.