AJK
Araak
Iran
3,959 km
2,460 miles
CCU
Kolkata
India
Distance
3,959 km
2,460 mi / 2,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
98°
east

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AJK CCU
Airport Name Arak Airport Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA Code AJK CCU
ICAO Code OIHR VECC
City Araak Kolkata
Country Iran India
Timezone Asia/Tehran Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 5,440 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 49.850000 22.650000, 88.450000

Araak (AJK) to Kolkata (CCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arak Airport (AJK) in Araak, Iran to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India is 3,959 kilometers (2,460 miles / 2,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Iran with India. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:59 in Araak, it's 04:59 in Kolkata.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,424 feet between the two airports. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport sits lower than Arak Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kolkata (CCU) to Araak (AJK) follows a heading of 298° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arak Airport (AJK) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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