CCU
Kolkata
India
1,048 km
651 miles
IMK
Simikot
Nepal
Distance
1,048 km
651 mi / 566 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CCU IMK
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Simikot Airport
IATA Code CCU IMK
ICAO Code VECC VNST
City Kolkata Simikot
Country India Nepal
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 16 ft 9,246 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 29.970000, 81.820000

Kolkata (CCU) to Simikot (IMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal is 1,048 kilometers (651 miles / 566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting India with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:37 in Kolkata, it's 05:52 in Simikot.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,230 feet between the two airports. Simikot Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simikot (IMK) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 139° (southeast). 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 Simikot Airport (IMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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