Chattogram to Sai Mai flights
Sai Mai lies 1,320 km (820 mi) south-east of Chattogram, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 27 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.
| Chattogram | Sai Mai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | Thailand |
| Population | 3.9 million | 188,123 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | CGP, 10 km out | DMK, 4 km out |
Clocks in Sai Mai are 1 h ahead of Chattogram right now, so a 2 h 27 min journey lands 3 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sai Mai
Crossing from Bangladesh into Thailand: money changes from the Taka to the Baht (THB); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
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 Sai Mai
Sai Mai is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK, 29 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Mueang International Airport | DMK | 4 km (2 mi) | 12,139 ft | 9 ft |
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | BKK | 29 km (18 mi) | 13,123 ft | 5 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sai Mai from Chattogram?
1,320 km (820 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Chattogram.
How long does it take to get from Chattogram to Sai Mai by air?
About 2 h 27 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 Sai Mai?
Sai Mai is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Dhaka).
Which airports are used for Chattogram to Sai Mai flights?
Typically Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK); Sai Mai also has BKK.
What currency do I need in Sai Mai?
The Baht (THB).
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.