Kolkata to Dhanbad flights
Dhanbad lies 241 km (150 mi) north-west of Kolkata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 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.
| Kolkata | Dhanbad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.6 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 247 m (810 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | CCU, 13 km out | RDP, 85 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Kolkata
Kolkata is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,919-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Dhanbad
Dhanbad is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP), 85 km (53 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (regional) | RDP | 85 km (53 mi) | 9,186 ft | 300 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Dhanbad from Kolkata?
241 km (150 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kolkata.
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Dhanbad by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Dhanbad?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kolkata to Dhanbad flights?
Typically Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP).
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.