CCU
Kolkata
India
596 km
371 miles
JIR
Jiri
Nepal
Distance
596 km
371 mi / 322 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CCU JIR
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Jiri Airport
IATA Code CCU JIR
ICAO Code VECC VNJI
City Kolkata Jiri
Country India Nepal
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 16 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 27.620000, 86.220000

Kolkata (CCU) to Jiri (JIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Jiri Airport (JIR) in Jiri, Nepal is 596 kilometers (371 miles / 322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 04:53 in Kolkata, it's 05:08 in Jiri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,984 feet between the two airports. Jiri 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 Jiri (JIR) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 157° (south 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 Jiri Airport (JIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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