Dārjiling to Khulna flights
Khulna lies 488 km (303 mi) south of Dārjiling, +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 23 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.
| Dārjiling | Khulna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 123,797 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 2,127 m (6,978 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Nearest large airport | IXB, 40 km out | JSR, 59 km out |
Clocks in Khulna are 30 min ahead of Dārjiling right now, so a 1 h 23 min journey lands 1 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Khulna
Crossing from India into Bangladesh: money changes from the Rupee to the Taka (BDT); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Type K; the dialling code becomes +880; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Dārjiling
Dārjiling is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 40 km (25 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,035 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Taplejung Airport (TPJ, 67 km).
Arriving in Khulna
Khulna is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jessore Airport (JSR), 59 km (37 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Barisal Airport (BZL, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessore Airport (regional) | JSR | 59 km (37 mi) | 8,000 ft | 20 ft |
| Barisal Airport (regional) | BZL | 76 km (47 mi) | 5,995 ft | 23 ft |
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Staying in Khulna
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Common questions
How far is Khulna from Dārjiling?
488 km (303 mi) in a straight line, south of Dārjiling.
How long does it take to get from Dārjiling to Khulna by air?
About 1 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dārjiling and Khulna?
Khulna is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Dārjiling to Khulna flights?
Typically Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Jessore Airport (JSR); Khulna also has BZL.
What currency do I need in Khulna?
The Taka (BDT).
Where can I stay in Khulna?
Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay in Khulna, 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.