Patna to Rajshahi flights
Rajshahi lies 375 km (233 mi) east of Patna, +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 14 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.
| Patna | Rajshahi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 1.7 million | 763,580 |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Nearest large airport | PAT, 5 km out | RJH, 7 km out |
Clocks in Rajshahi are 30 min ahead of Patna right now, so a 1 h 14 min journey lands 1 h 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rajshahi
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 Patna
Patna is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,410 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gaya Airport (GAY, 96 km).
Arriving in Rajshahi
Rajshahi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shah Makhdum Airport (regional) | RJH | 7 km (4 mi) | 6,000 ft | 64 ft |
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Staying in Rajshahi
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Rajshahi. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (6). Guests have left 539 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rajshahi from Patna?
375 km (233 mi) in a straight line, east of Patna.
How long does it take to get from Patna to Rajshahi by air?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Patna and Rajshahi?
Rajshahi is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Patna to Rajshahi flights?
Typically Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT) to Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH).
What currency do I need in Rajshahi?
The Taka (BDT).
Where can I stay in Rajshahi?
Our booking partner lists 19 places to stay in Rajshahi, 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.