Malda to Khulna flights
Khulna lies 283 km (176 mi) south-east of Malda, +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 7 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.
| Malda | Khulna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 170,039 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Nearest large airport | RJH, 79 km out | JSR, 59 km out |
Clocks in Khulna are 30 min ahead of Malda right now, so a 1 h 7 min journey lands 1 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Khulna
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 Malda
Malda is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH), 79 km (49 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Khulna
Khulna is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jessore Airport (JSR), 59 km (37 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Barisal Airport (BZL, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessore Airport (regional) | JSR | 59 km (37 mi) | 8,000 ft | 20 ft |
| Barisal Airport (regional) | BZL | 76 km (47 mi) | 5,995 ft | 23 ft |
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Staying in Khulna
Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay in Khulna. Of the 7 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3). Guests have left 216 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Khulna from Malda?
283 km (176 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Malda.
How long does it take to get from Malda to Khulna by air?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Malda and Khulna?
Khulna is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Malda to Khulna flights?
Typically Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH) to Jessore Airport (JSR); Khulna also has BZL.
What currency do I need in Khulna?
The Taka (BDT).
Where can I stay in Khulna?
Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay in Khulna, bookable on this site.
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.