CCU
Kolkata
India
8,700 km
5,406 miles
JOH
Port St Johns
South Africa
Distance
8,700 km
5,406 mi / 4,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CCU JOH
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Port St Johns Airport
IATA Code CCU JOH
ICAO Code VECC FAPJ
City Kolkata Port St Johns
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 16 ft 1,227 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -31.610000, 29.520000

Kolkata (CCU) to Port St Johns (JOH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Port St Johns Airport (JOH) in Port St Johns, South Africa is 8,700 kilometers (5,406 miles / 4,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 South Africa. 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 10:50 in Kolkata, it's 07:20 in Port St Johns. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,211 feet between the two airports. Port St Johns Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Port St Johns (JOH) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 54° (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 Port St Johns Airport (JOH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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