CCU
Kolkata
India
9,167 km
5,696 miles
GAQ
Gao Airport
Mali
Distance
9,167 km
5,696 mi / 4,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
285°
west northwest

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CCU GAQ
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Gao Airport
IATA Code CCU GAQ
ICAO Code VECC GAGO
City Kolkata N/A
Country India Mali
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Bamako
Elevation 16 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 16.250000, -0.010000

Kolkata (CCU) to Gao Airport (GAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Gao Airport (GAQ) in Gao Airport, Mali is 9,167 kilometers (5,696 miles / 4,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 India with Mali. 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 10:31 in Kolkata, it's 05:01 in Gao Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gao Airport (GAQ) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 69° (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 Gao Airport (GAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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