Charter Biratnagar to Kathmandu privately from US$8,000, about 52 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Biratnagar (BIR) to Kathmandu (KTM) and Kathmandu to Biratnagar — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Biratnagar and Kathmandu is about 232 km (144 miles), or 125 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Biratnagar–Kathmandu spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 52 min | 47 min – 57 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 43 min | 39 min – 47 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 52 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 50 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 43 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 43 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 42 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Biratnagar–Kathmandu charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Biratnagar, Nepal: Biratnagar Airport.
Kathmandu, Nepal: Tribhuvan International Airport.
| Biratnagar Airport | Tribhuvan International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VNVT / BIR | VNKT / KTM |
| Longest hard runway | 4,937 ft | 10,991 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 236 ft | 4,390 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,937 ft at Biratnagar Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,437 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,510 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,937 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,410 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,737 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,890 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,037 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,120 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,937 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,610 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,437 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,690 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,737 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,190 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,437 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,410 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,659 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,360 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 737 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,610 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 639 ft short |
4,600 km 4,310 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 7 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,636 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 37 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,110 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 245 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,930 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 503 ft short |
7,400 km 7,110 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 363 ft short |
7,800 km 7,510 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 147 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,110 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,063 ft short |
14,260 km 13,970 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 863 ft short |
11,112 km 10,822 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,063 ft short |
12,960 km 12,670 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 137 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,655 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
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Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Biratnagar and Kathmandu is built around your itinerary.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 52 min to your destination. That's the full journey.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Biratnagar and Kathmandu.
The Biratnagar to Kathmandu route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 52 min gate to gate over 232 km (144 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Biratnagar–Kathmandu departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Biratnagar–Kathmandu charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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