Flights to Shillong
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,478 ft, ZYL handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 50 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Shillong
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shillong to Chengdu | China | 1,321 km (821 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Shillong to Delhi | India | 1,489 km (925 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Shillong to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 255 km (158 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Shillong to Kunming | China | 1,091 km (678 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Shillong to Kolkata | India | 489 km (304 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Shillong to Guiyang | China | 1,485 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Shillong to Yangon | Myanmar | 1,070 km (665 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Shillong to Chattogram | Bangladesh | 359 km (223 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Shillong to Kanpur | India | 1,156 km (719 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Shillong to Gazipur | Bangladesh | 229 km (142 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Shillong to Lucknow | India | 1,102 km (685 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Shillong to Nagpur | India | 1,395 km (867 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Shillong to Bhopal | India | 1,488 km (924 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Shillong to Patna | India | 677 km (420 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Shillong to Mianyang | China | 1,411 km (877 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Shillong to Khulna | Bangladesh | 387 km (240 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Shillong to Kathmandu | Nepal | 694 km (431 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Shillong to Agra | India | 1,392 km (865 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Shillong to Faridabad | India | 1,477 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Shillong to Qujing | China | 1,194 km (742 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Shillong to Liupanshui | China | 1,298 km (806 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Shillong to Zigong | China | 1,339 km (832 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Shillong to Shanghai | China | 2,951 km (1,834 mi) | about 4 h 32 min |
| Shillong to Chongqing | China | 1,512 km (939 mi) | about 2 h 41 min |
| Shillong to Guangzhou | China | 2,179 km (1,354 mi) | about 3 h 33 min |
| Shillong to Shenzhen | China | 2,275 km (1,413 mi) | about 3 h 40 min |
| Shillong to Tianjin | China | 2,800 km (1,740 mi) | about 4 h 20 min |
| Shillong to Wuhan | China | 2,261 km (1,405 mi) | about 3 h 39 min |
| Shillong to Lahore | Pakistan | 1,834 km (1,140 mi) | about 3 h 6 min |
| Shillong to Xi’an | China | 1,902 km (1,182 mi) | about 3 h 11 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Shillong?
Osmany International Airport (ZYL) is the closest large airport at 67 km (42 mi). The others, GAU, SHL, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is ZYL from Shillong city centre?
67 km (42 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Shillong on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.