CCU
Kolkata
India
7,142 km
4,438 miles
KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,142 km
4,438 mi / 3,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
109°
east southeast

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CCU KBM
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Kabwum
IATA Code CCU KBM
ICAO Code VECC AYKB
City Kolkata N/A
Country India Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 16 ft 4,450 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -6.160000, 147.190000

Kolkata (CCU) to Kabwum (KBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea is 7,142 kilometers (4,438 miles / 3,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:50 in Kolkata, it's 20:20 in Kabwum. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,434 feet between the two airports. Kabwum sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Kabwum (KBM) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). 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 Kabwum (KBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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