Driving from Chattogram to Shillong
Shillong lies 359 km (223 mi) north of Chattogram, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 29 min without stops, over roughly 438 km (272 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Chattogram | Shillong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 3.9 million | 143,229 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 1,507 m (4,944 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Shillong are 30 min behind Chattogram right now, so a 5 h 29 min journey lands only 4 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Shillong
Crossing from Bangladesh into India: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book car hire from Chattogram to Shillong
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Staying in Shillong
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Common questions
How far is Shillong from Chattogram?
359 km (223 mi) in a straight line, north of Chattogram; by road roughly 438 km (272 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chattogram to Shillong by car?
About 5 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chattogram and Shillong?
Shillong is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Shillong?
The Rupee (INR).
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.