Chengdu to Agartala flights
Agartala lies 1,473 km (915 mi) south-west of Chengdu, -2.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 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.
| Chengdu | Agartala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 20.9 million | 400,004 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | DAC, 90 km out |
Clocks in Agartala are 2 h 30 min behind Chengdu right now, so a 2 h 38 min journey lands only 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Agartala
Crossing from China into India: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rupee (INR); traffic switches to the left; 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 Chengdu
Chengdu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU, 53 km).
Arriving in Agartala
Agartala is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), 90 km (56 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA, 7 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | DAC | 90 km (56 mi) | 11,500 ft | 30 ft |
| Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (regional) | IXA | 7 km (4 mi) | 7,500 ft | 46 ft |
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Staying in Agartala
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Common questions
How far is Agartala from Chengdu?
1,473 km (915 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Agartala by air?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Agartala?
Agartala is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Agartala flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC); Agartala also has IXA.
What currency do I need in Agartala?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Agartala?
Our booking partner lists 36 places to stay in Agartala, bookable on this site.
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.