Khulna to Shillong flights
Shillong lies 387 km (240 mi) north-east 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 | Shillong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 1.5 million | 143,229 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 1,507 m (4,944 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | JSR, 59 km out | ZYL, 67 km out |
Clocks in Shillong 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 Shillong
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 Shillong
Shillong is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osmany International Airport (ZYL), 67 km (42 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,478 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU, 67 km), Shillong Airport (SHL, 18 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osmany International Airport | ZYL | 67 km (42 mi) | 9,478 ft | 50 ft |
| Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport | GAU | 67 km (42 mi) | 9,000 ft | 162 ft |
| Shillong Airport (regional) | SHL | 18 km (11 mi) | 6,000 ft | 2,910 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Shillong from Khulna?
387 km (240 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Khulna.
How long does it take to get from Khulna to Shillong 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 Shillong?
Shillong is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
Which airports are used for Khulna to Shillong flights?
Typically Jessore Airport (JSR) to Osmany International Airport (ZYL); Shillong also has GAU, SHL.
What currency do I need in Shillong?
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.