CCU
Kolkata
India
7,294 km
4,532 miles
CIP
Chipata
Zambia
Distance
7,294 km
4,532 mi / 3,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CCU CIP
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Chipata Airport
IATA Code CCU CIP
ICAO Code VECC FLCP
City Kolkata Chipata
Country India Zambia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 16 ft 3,360 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -13.560000, 32.590000

Kolkata (CCU) to Chipata (CIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Chipata Airport (CIP) in Chipata, Zambia is 7,294 kilometers (4,532 miles / 3,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:46 in Kolkata, it's 10:16 in Chipata. 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 3,344 feet between the two airports. Chipata Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Chipata (CIP) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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