Dhaka to Silchar flights
Silchar lies 272 km (169 mi) north-east of Dhaka, -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 6 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.
| Dhaka | Silchar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 178,865 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | DAC, 15 km out | ZYL, 95 km out |
Clocks in Silchar are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 1 h 6 min journey lands only 36 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 Dhaka
Dhaka is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), 15 km (9 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, 87 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 Dhaka?
272 km (169 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Dhaka.
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Silchar by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Silchar?
Silchar is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
Which airports are used for Dhaka to Silchar flights?
Typically Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.