Agra to Sylhet flights
Sylhet lies 1,407 km (874 mi) east of Agra, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 33 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.
| Agra | Sylhet | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 1.4 million | 237,000 |
| Elevation | 166 m (545 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Nearest large airport | AGR, 6 km out | ZYL, 7 km out |
Clocks in Sylhet are 30 min ahead of Agra right now, so a 2 h 33 min journey lands 3 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sylhet
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 Agra
Agra is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Sylhet
Sylhet is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osmany International Airport (ZYL), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,478 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Shillong Airport (SHL, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osmany International Airport | ZYL | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,478 ft | 50 ft |
| Shillong Airport (regional) | SHL | 90 km (56 mi) | 6,000 ft | 2,910 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sylhet from Agra?
1,407 km (874 mi) in a straight line, east of Agra.
How long does it take to get from Agra to Sylhet by air?
About 2 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Agra and Sylhet?
Sylhet is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Agra to Sylhet flights?
Typically Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR) to Osmany International Airport (ZYL); Sylhet also has SHL.
What currency do I need in Sylhet?
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.