Kolkata to Tungipara flights
Tungipara lies 162 km (101 mi) 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 57 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 | Tungipara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 4.6 million | 114,482 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
| Nearest large airport | CCU, 13 km out | BZL, 42 km out |
Clocks in Tungipara are 30 min ahead of Kolkata right now, so a 57 min journey lands 1 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tungipara
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 Tungipara
Tungipara is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Barisal Airport (BZL), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,995 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Jessore Airport (JSR, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barisal Airport (regional) | BZL | 42 km (26 mi) | 5,995 ft | 23 ft |
| Jessore Airport (regional) | JSR | 82 km (51 mi) | 8,000 ft | 20 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tungipara from Kolkata?
162 km (101 mi) in a straight line, east of Kolkata.
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Tungipara by air?
About 57 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 Tungipara?
Tungipara is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Kolkata to Tungipara flights?
Typically Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Barisal Airport (BZL); Tungipara also has JSR.
What currency do I need in Tungipara?
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.