Khulna to Purnia flights
Purnia lies 392 km (244 mi) north-west of Khulna, -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 15 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.
| Khulna | Purnia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 1.5 million | 282,248 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | JSR, 59 km out | BIR, 81 km out |
Clocks in Purnia are 30 min behind Khulna right now, so a 1 h 15 min journey lands only 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Purnia
Crossing from Bangladesh into India: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (INR); 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 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).
Arriving in Purnia
Purnia is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Biratnagar Airport (BIR), 81 km (50 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,937 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biratnagar Airport (regional) | BIR | 81 km (50 mi) | 4,937 ft | 236 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Purnia from Khulna?
392 km (244 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Khulna.
How long does it take to get from Khulna to Purnia by air?
About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Khulna and Purnia?
Purnia is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
Which airports are used for Khulna to Purnia flights?
Typically Jessore Airport (JSR) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR).
What currency do I need in Purnia?
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.