Driving from Dhaka to Tinsukia
Tinsukia lies 650 km (404 mi) north-east of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 9 h 55 min without stops, over roughly 793 km (493 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Dhaka | Tinsukia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 116,322 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 128 m (420 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Tinsukia are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 9 h 55 min journey lands only 9 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tinsukia
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 Dhaka to Tinsukia
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Staying in Tinsukia
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Common questions
How far is Tinsukia from Dhaka?
650 km (404 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Dhaka; by road roughly 793 km (493 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Tinsukia by car?
About 9 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Tinsukia?
Tinsukia is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Tinsukia?
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.