CCU
Kolkata
India
10,601 km
6,587 miles
KBA
Kabala
Sierra Leone
Distance
10,601 km
6,587 mi / 5,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CCU KBA
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Kabala Airport
IATA Code CCU KBA
ICAO Code VECC GFKB
City Kolkata Kabala
Country India Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Freetown
Elevation 16 ft 1,012 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 9.640000, -11.520000

Kolkata (CCU) to Kabala (KBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Kabala Airport (KBA) in Kabala, Sierra Leone is 10,601 kilometers (6,587 miles / 5,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 06:17 in Kolkata, it's 00:47 in Kabala. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kabala (KBA) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 66° (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 Kabala Airport (KBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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