Chattogram to Silchar flights
Silchar lies 294 km (183 mi) north 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 8 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 | Silchar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 3.9 million | 178,865 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | CGP, 10 km out | ZYL, 95 km out |
Clocks in Silchar are 30 min behind Chattogram right now, so a 1 h 8 min journey lands only 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Silchar
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 Silchar
Silchar is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osmany International Airport (ZYL), 95 km (59 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,478 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Silchar Airport (IXS, 21 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osmany International Airport | ZYL | 95 km (59 mi) | 9,478 ft | 50 ft |
| Silchar Airport (regional) | IXS | 21 km (13 mi) | 5,993 ft | 352 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Silchar from Chattogram?
294 km (183 mi) in a straight line, north of Chattogram.
How long does it take to get from Chattogram to Silchar by air?
About 1 h 8 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 Silchar?
Silchar is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
Which airports are used for Chattogram to Silchar flights?
Typically Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) to Osmany International Airport (ZYL); Silchar also has IXS.
What currency do I need in Silchar?
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.