Columbus to Shillong (CMH–SHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Columbus to Shillong
Route information for CMH to SHL.
7,886 mi 2h 3m nonstop +9.5h ahead

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to SHL.
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Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CMH → SHL
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Return
SHL → CMH
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+9.5h
Shillong is 9.5 hours ahead of Columbus.
CMH: EDT · SHL: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 3.5:00 AM (next day) in Shillong.
Distance & Flight Time
7,886 mi / 12,690 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 3m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need a visa to enter India. The eVisa is the standard option for tourists, applied for at indianvisaonline.gov.in. The 30-day eTourist visa costs $25 (single or double entry). The 1-year and 5-year eTourist visas cost $40 and $80 respectively, both with multiple entries and a maximum stay of 90 days per visit. Processing takes 3 to 5 working days. Upload a passport scan and a recent photo. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages.

The eVisa is accepted at 28 designated airports including Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Bengaluru (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Kolkata (CCU), and Hyderabad (HYD), plus 5 seaports. At the airport, proceed to the eVisa immigration counter with your printed eVisa confirmation. Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) are captured. India also offers traditional paper visas through the embassy with longer validity options for business and employment.

Direct flights from New York JFK to Delhi run about 14 hours 30 minutes on Air India. Newark to Mumbai runs about 15 hours 30 minutes on United and Air India. Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington Dulles also have nonstop service to Indian cities. India uses the Indian rupee (INR), trading at roughly 85 INR per $1. UPI (Unified Payments Interface) dominates digital payments in India: Google Pay and PhonePe are accepted at millions of merchants. Metro systems operate in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad with fares from INR 10 to INR 60 ($0.12 to $0.70). Auto-rickshaws are the universal last-mile transport: use the Uber or Ola app for metered pricing.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

CMH–SHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Shillong route.
Route details
Distance7,886 mi / 12,690 km
Flight time2h 3m
Time difference+9.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: SHL
Full nameShillong Airport
IATA / ICAOSHL / VEBI
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Elevation2,910 ft / 887 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMH to SHL flights.
Nonstop flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Shillong Airport take about 2h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 7,886 miles.
Shillong is 9.5 hours ahead of Columbus.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CMH to SHL

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Shillong Airport (SHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CMH to SHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to SHL is about 2 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,886 miles (12,690 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.