Kolkata to Farīdpur flights
Farīdpur lies 191 km (118 mi) north-east of Kolkata, +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 gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Kolkata | Farīdpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 4.6 million | 112,187 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Nearest large airport | CCU, 13 km out | DAC, 63 km out |
Clocks in Farīdpur are 30 min ahead of Kolkata right now, so a 1 h journey lands 1 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Farīdpur
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 Kolkata
Kolkata is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,919-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Farīdpur
Farīdpur is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), 63 km (39 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Jessore Airport (JSR, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | DAC | 63 km (39 mi) | 11,500 ft | 30 ft |
| Jessore Airport (regional) | JSR | 84 km (52 mi) | 8,000 ft | 20 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Farīdpur from Kolkata?
191 km (118 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kolkata.
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Farīdpur by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Farīdpur?
Farīdpur is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Kolkata to Farīdpur flights?
Typically Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC); Farīdpur also has JSR.
What currency do I need in Farīdpur?
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.