Chāndpur to Kolkata flights
Kolkata lies 246 km (153 mi) west of Chāndpur, -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 4 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.
| Chāndpur | Kolkata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 203,000 | 4.6 million |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | DAC, 73 km out | CCU, 13 km out |
Clocks in Kolkata are 30 min behind Chāndpur right now, so a 1 h 4 min journey lands only 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kolkata
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.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chāndpur
Chāndpur is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Barisal Airport (BZL, 60 km), Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA, 95 km).
Arriving in Kolkata
Kolkata is served by one airport with scheduled flights. 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | CCU | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,919 ft | 16 ft |
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Staying in Kolkata
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Common questions
How far is Kolkata from Chāndpur?
246 km (153 mi) in a straight line, west of Chāndpur.
How long does it take to get from Chāndpur to Kolkata by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chāndpur and Kolkata?
Kolkata is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
Which airports are used for Chāndpur to Kolkata flights?
Typically Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).
What currency do I need in Kolkata?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Kolkata?
Our booking partner lists 1,080+ places to stay in Kolkata, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.