Bhopal to Rishra flights
Rishra lies 1,121 km (697 mi) east of Bhopal, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 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.
| Bhopal | Rishra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 1.8 million | 117,014 |
| Elevation | 523 m (1,716 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | BHO, 8 km out | CCU, 13 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Bhopal
Bhopal is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,022 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Rishra
Rishra is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,919-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Jessore Airport (JSR, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | CCU | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,919 ft | 16 ft |
| Jessore Airport (regional) | JSR | 98 km (61 mi) | 8,000 ft | 20 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rishra from Bhopal?
1,121 km (697 mi) in a straight line, east of Bhopal.
How long does it take to get from Bhopal to Rishra by air?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bhopal and Rishra?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bhopal to Rishra flights?
Typically Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU); Rishra also has JSR.
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.