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GAU to BTJ: distance & flight time
Guwahati (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport) → Banda Aceh (Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport)
1,445 mi
2,325 km · 1,255 nm
3h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1.5h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
1,445 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 36m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GAU — Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport · Guwahati, India
- BTJ — Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport · Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GAU
- SHL · Shillong Airport37 mi away
- ZYL · Osmany International Airport81 mi away
- TEZ · Tezpur Airport85 mi away
- GLU · Gelephu Airport88 mi away
Near BTJ
- SBG · Maimun Saleh Airport25 mi away
- MEQ · Seunagan Airport104 mi away
- LSW · Malikus Saleh Airport107 mi away
- LSX · Lhok Sukon Airport130 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAU from BTJ?
The flight distance from Guwahati (GAU) to Banda Aceh (BTJ) is 1,445 miles (2,325 km, 1,255 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAU to BTJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 36m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from GAU to BTJ?
Nonstop service on GAU–BTJ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 3h 36m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Guwahati and Banda Aceh?
Banda Aceh is 1.5 hours ahead of Guwahati.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAU to BTJ?
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Why are some GAU to BTJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GAU–BTJ tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.