Kathmandu to Sonārgaon flights
Sonārgaon lies 696 km (432 mi) south-east of Kathmandu, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 39 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.
| Kathmandu | Sonārgaon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | Bangladesh |
| Population | 1.4 million | 130,000 |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Nearest large airport | KTM, 4 km out | DAC, 31 km out |
Clocks in Sonārgaon are 15 min ahead of Kathmandu right now, so a 1 h 39 min journey lands 1 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sonārgaon
Crossing from Nepal 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 Kathmandu
Kathmandu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,991-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Kathmandu?
696 km (432 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kathmandu.
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Sonārgaon by air?
About 1 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Sonārgaon?
Sonārgaon is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kathmandu).
Which airports are used for Kathmandu to Sonārgaon flights?
Typically Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 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
- 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.