Day trip from Sylhet to Imphal
Imphal lies 209 km (130 mi) east of Sylhet, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 209 km (130 mi) apart, Imphal is a realistic day trip from Sylhet: about 3 h 24 min each way by road.
| Sylhet | Imphal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 237,000 | 277,196 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 784 m (2,572 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Imphal are 30 min behind Sylhet right now, so a 3 h 24 min journey lands only 2 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Imphal
Crossing from Bangladesh into India: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book tours and tickets in Imphal
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Staying in Imphal
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Common questions
How far is Imphal from Sylhet?
209 km (130 mi) in a straight line, east of Sylhet; by road roughly 255 km (159 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sylhet to Imphal by road?
About 3 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sylhet and Imphal?
Imphal is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Imphal?
The Rupee (INR).
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.