Dhanbad to Kushtia flights
Kushtia lies 274 km (170 mi) east of Dhanbad, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Dhanbad | Kushtia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 1.2 million | 135,724 |
| Elevation | 247 m (810 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Nearest large airport | RDP, 85 km out | RJH, 78 km out |
Clocks in Kushtia are 30 min ahead of Dhanbad right now, so a 1 h 6 min journey lands 1 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kushtia
Crossing from India into Bangladesh: money changes from the Rupee to the Taka (BDT); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Type K; the dialling code becomes +880; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Dhanbad
Dhanbad is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP), 85 km (53 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Kushtia
Kushtia is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH), 78 km (48 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Jessore Airport (JSR, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shah Makhdum Airport (regional) | RJH | 78 km (48 mi) | 6,000 ft | 64 ft |
| Jessore Airport (regional) | JSR | 80 km (50 mi) | 8,000 ft | 20 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kushtia from Dhanbad?
274 km (170 mi) in a straight line, east of Dhanbad.
How long does it take to get from Dhanbad to Kushtia by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhanbad and Kushtia?
Kushtia is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Dhanbad to Kushtia flights?
Typically Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH); Kushtia also has JSR.
What currency do I need in Kushtia?
The Taka (BDT).
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.