CCU
Kolkata
India
9,080 km
5,642 miles
KDC
Kandi
Benin
Distance
9,080 km
5,642 mi / 4,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

CCU KDC
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Kandi Airport
IATA Code CCU KDC
ICAO Code VECC DBBK
City Kolkata Kandi
Country India Benin
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 16 ft 951 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 11.130000, 2.930000

Kolkata (CCU) to Kandi (KDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Kandi Airport (KDC) in Kandi, Benin is 9,080 kilometers (5,642 miles / 4,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Benin. 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 03:08 in Kolkata, it's 22:38 in Kandi. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kandi (KDC) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 68° (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 Kandi Airport (KDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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