Dhaka to Sylhet flights
Sylhet lies 199 km (123 mi) north-east of Dhaka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 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 | Sylhet | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | Bangladesh |
| Population | 10.4 million | 237,000 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Nearest large airport | DAC, 15 km out | ZYL, 7 km out |
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 Sylhet
Sylhet is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osmany International Airport (ZYL), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,478 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Shillong Airport (SHL, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osmany International Airport | ZYL | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,478 ft | 50 ft |
| Shillong Airport (regional) | SHL | 90 km (56 mi) | 6,000 ft | 2,910 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sylhet from Dhaka?
199 km (123 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Dhaka.
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Sylhet by air?
About 1 h, 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 Sylhet?
No, both are on Asia/Dhaka at the moment.
Which airports are used for Dhaka to Sylhet flights?
Typically Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Osmany International Airport (ZYL); Sylhet also has SHL.
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.