CCU
Kolkata
India
3,170 km
1,970 miles
ERL
Erenhot
China
Distance
3,170 km
1,970 mi / 1,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CCU ERL
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport
IATA Code CCU ERL
ICAO Code VECC ZBER
City Kolkata Erenhot
Country India China
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 16 ft 3,301 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 43.420000, 112.100000

Kolkata (CCU) to Erenhot (ERL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China is 3,170 kilometers (1,970 miles / 1,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 India with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:20 in Kolkata, it's 07:50 in Erenhot.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,285 feet between the two airports. Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Erenhot (ERL) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 231° (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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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