CCU
Kolkata
India
6,456 km
4,011 miles
JIN
Jinja
Uganda
Distance
6,456 km
4,011 mi / 3,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CCU JIN
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Jinja Airport
IATA Code CCU JIN
ICAO Code VECC HUJI
City Kolkata Jinja
Country India Uganda
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Kampala
Elevation 16 ft 3,855 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 0.450000, 33.200000

Kolkata (CCU) to Jinja (JIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Jinja Airport (JIN) in Jinja, Uganda is 6,456 kilometers (4,011 miles / 3,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Uganda. 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 16:37 in Kolkata, it's 14:07 in Jinja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,839 feet between the two airports. Jinja Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Jinja (JIN) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 63° (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 Jinja Airport (JIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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