CCU
Kolkata
India
10,646 km
6,615 miles
KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
Distance
10,646 km
6,615 mi / 5,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
281°
west

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CCU KEN
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Kenema Airport
IATA Code CCU KEN
ICAO Code VECC GFKE
City Kolkata Kenema
Country India Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Freetown
Elevation 16 ft 485 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 7.890000, -11.180000

Kolkata (CCU) to Kenema (KEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone is 10,646 kilometers (6,615 miles / 5,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 04:32 in Kolkata, it's 23:02 in Kenema. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kenema (KEN) 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 Kenema Airport (KEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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