BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
7,963 km
4,948 miles
CCU
Kolkata
India
Distance
7,963 km
4,948 mi / 4,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
64°
east northeast

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BAN CCU
Airport Name Basongo Airport Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA Code BAN CCU
ICAO Code FZVR VECC
City Basongo Kolkata
Country DR Congo India
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 1,640 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 22.650000, 88.450000

Basongo (BAN) to Kolkata (CCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India is 7,963 kilometers (4,948 miles / 4,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 DR Congo 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 04:09 in Basongo, it's 07:39 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 1,624 feet between the two airports. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport sits lower than Basongo Airport.

The return flight from Kolkata (CCU) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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