AKF
Kufra
Libya
6,585 km
4,092 miles
CCU
Kolkata
India
Distance
6,585 km
4,092 mi / 3,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKF CCU
Airport Name Kufra Airport Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA Code AKF CCU
ICAO Code HLKF VECC
City Kufra Kolkata
Country Libya India
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 1,367 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 22.650000, 88.450000

Kufra (AKF) to Kolkata (CCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India is 6,585 kilometers (4,092 miles / 3,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Libya with India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:36 in Kufra, it's 07:06 in Kolkata. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,351 feet between the two airports. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport sits lower than Kufra Airport.

The return flight from Kolkata (CCU) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 286° (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 Kufra Airport (AKF) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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