Day trip from Shillong to Sylhet
Sylhet lies 74 km (46 mi) south of Shillong, +0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 74 km (46 mi) apart, Sylhet is a realistic day trip from Shillong: about 1 h 13 min each way by road.
| Shillong | Sylhet | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Bangladesh |
| Population | 143,229 | 237,000 |
| Elevation | 1,507 m (4,944 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) |
Clocks in Sylhet are 30 min ahead of Shillong right now, so a 1 h 13 min journey lands 1 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sylhet
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.
Where to book tours and tickets in Sylhet
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Staying in Sylhet
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Common questions
How far is Sylhet from Shillong?
74 km (46 mi) in a straight line, south of Shillong; by road roughly 91 km (56 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shillong to Sylhet by road?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shillong and Sylhet?
Sylhet is 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Dhaka against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Sylhet?
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.