Chattogram to Jalpāiguri flights
Jalpāiguri lies 561 km (348 mi) north-west of Chattogram, -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 28 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.
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| Chattogram | Jalpāiguri | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 3.9 million | 107,832 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | CGP, 10 km out | IXB, 44 km out |
Clocks in Jalpāiguri are 30 min behind Chattogram right now, so a 1 h 28 min journey lands only 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Jalpāiguri
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 Chattogram
Chattogram is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,646 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB, 99 km).
Arriving in Jalpāiguri
Jalpāiguri is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 44 km (27 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,035 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Saidpur Airport (SPD, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagdogra Airport | IXB | 44 km (27 mi) | 9,035 ft | 412 ft |
| Saidpur Airport (regional) | SPD | 86 km (53 mi) | 6,000 ft | 125 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Jalpāiguri from Chattogram?
561 km (348 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chattogram.
How long does it take to get from Chattogram to Jalpāiguri by air?
About 1 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chattogram and Jalpāiguri?
Jalpāiguri is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
Which airports are used for Chattogram to Jalpāiguri flights?
Typically Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB); Jalpāiguri also has SPD.
What currency do I need in Jalpāiguri?
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.