Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time39 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceUS$8,000 – US$11,000
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Fly private between Janakpur and Kathmandu from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Janakpur (DBR) to Kathmandu (KTM), and from Kathmandu (KTM) back to Janakpur (DBR).
The straight-line distance between Janakpur and Kathmandu is about 176 km (109 miles), or 95 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Janakpur to Kathmandu (and Kathmandu to Janakpur) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 39 min | 35 min – 43 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 34 min | 31 min – 37 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 39 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 38 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 34 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 34 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 33 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Janakpur, Nepal: Darbhanga Airport.
Kathmandu, Nepal: Tribhuvan International Airport.
| Darbhanga Airport | Tribhuvan International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VEDH / DBR | VNKT / KTM |
| Longest hard runway | 9,000 ft | 10,991 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 156 ft | 4,390 ft |
| Distance from city | 57 km | in the city |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Janakpur to Kathmandu can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Darbhanga Airport has 9,000 ft and Tribhuvan International Airport 10,991 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 176 km.
Alternates within range: Janakpur Airport (3,300 ft, 0 km)
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Those 39 min are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
The Janakpur to Kathmandu route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 39 min gate to gate across the 176 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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 Janakpur–Kathmandu departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Kathmandu to Janakpur runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.