Kanpur to Sonārgaon flights
Sonārgaon lies 1,080 km (671 mi) east of Kanpur, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 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.
| Kanpur | Sonārgaon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 2.8 million | 130,000 |
| Elevation | 137 m (449 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Nearest large airport | LKO, 63 km out | DAC, 31 km out |
Clocks in Sonārgaon are 30 min ahead of Kanpur right now, so a 2 h 8 min journey lands 2 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sonārgaon
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 Kanpur
Kanpur is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), 63 km (39 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,996 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kanpur Airport (KNU, 9 km).
Arriving in Sonārgaon
Sonārgaon is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), 31 km (19 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, 69 km), Barisal Airport (BZL, 100 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | DAC | 31 km (19 mi) | 11,500 ft | 30 ft |
| Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (regional) | IXA | 69 km (43 mi) | 7,500 ft | 46 ft |
| Barisal Airport (regional) | BZL | 100 km (62 mi) | 5,995 ft | 23 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sonārgaon from Kanpur?
1,080 km (671 mi) in a straight line, east of Kanpur.
How long does it take to get from Kanpur to Sonārgaon by air?
About 2 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 Kanpur and Sonārgaon?
Sonārgaon is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Kanpur to Sonārgaon flights?
Typically Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC); Sonārgaon also has IXA, BZL.
What currency do I need in Sonārgaon?
The Taka (BDT).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.