Qujing to Sylhet flights
Sylhet lies 1,200 km (746 mi) west of Qujing, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 17 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.
| Qujing | Sylhet | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Bangladesh |
| Population | 1.4 million | 237,000 |
| Elevation | 1,887 m (6,191 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Nearest large airport | KMG, 95 km out | ZYL, 7 km out |
Clocks in Sylhet are 2 h behind Qujing right now, so a 2 h 17 min journey lands only 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sylhet
Crossing from China into Bangladesh: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Taka (BDT); traffic switches to the left; 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 Qujing
Qujing is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), 95 km (59 mi) from the centre, whose 14,764-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Sylhet
Sylhet is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osmany International Airport (ZYL), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,478 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Shillong Airport (SHL, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osmany International Airport | ZYL | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,478 ft | 50 ft |
| Shillong Airport (regional) | SHL | 90 km (56 mi) | 6,000 ft | 2,910 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sylhet from Qujing?
1,200 km (746 mi) in a straight line, west of Qujing.
How long does it take to get from Qujing to Sylhet by air?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Qujing and Sylhet?
Sylhet is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Qujing to Sylhet flights?
Typically Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Osmany International Airport (ZYL); Sylhet also has SHL.
What currency do I need in Sylhet?
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.