Yangon to Basirhat City flights
Basirhat City lies 1,004 km (624 mi) north-west of Yangon, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 2 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.
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| Yangon | Basirhat City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Myanmar | India |
| Population | 4.5 million | 143,007 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Asia/Yangon) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | RGN, 12 km out | CCU, 42 km out |
Clocks in Basirhat City are 1 h behind Yangon right now, so a 2 h 2 min journey lands only 1 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Basirhat City
Crossing from Myanmar into India: money changes from the Kyat to the Rupee (INR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Yangon
Yangon is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yangon International Airport (RGN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,200-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Basirhat City
Basirhat City is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, whose 11,919-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Jessore Airport (JSR, 66 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | CCU | 42 km (26 mi) | 11,919 ft | 16 ft |
| Jessore Airport (regional) | JSR | 66 km (41 mi) | 8,000 ft | 20 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Basirhat City from Yangon?
1,004 km (624 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Yangon.
How long does it take to get from Yangon to Basirhat City by air?
About 2 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yangon and Basirhat City?
Basirhat City is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Yangon).
Which airports are used for Yangon to Basirhat City flights?
Typically Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU); Basirhat City also has JSR.
What currency do I need in Basirhat City?
The Rupee (INR).
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.