Kolkata to Shillong flights
Shillong lies 489 km (304 mi) north-east of Kolkata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 23 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.
| Kolkata | Shillong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.6 million | 143,229 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 1,507 m (4,944 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | CCU, 13 km out | ZYL, 67 km out |
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 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 Kolkata?
489 km (304 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kolkata.
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Shillong by air?
About 1 h 23 min, 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 Shillong?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kolkata to Shillong flights?
Typically Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Osmany International Airport (ZYL); Shillong also has GAU, SHL.
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.