BJL
Banjul
Gambia
10,935 km
6,795 miles
CCU
Kolkata
India
Distance
10,935 km
6,795 mi / 5,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
64°
east northeast

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BJL CCU
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA Code BJL CCU
ICAO Code GBYD VECC
City Banjul Kolkata
Country Gambia India
Timezone Africa/Banjul Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 95 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 22.650000, 88.450000

Banjul (BJL) to Kolkata (CCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India is 10,935 kilometers (6,795 miles / 5,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Gambia 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 21:16 in Banjul, it's 02:46 in Kolkata. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kolkata (CCU) to Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 288° (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 Banjul International Airport (BJL) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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