CCU
Kolkata
India
1,189 km
739 miles
LNJ
Lincang
China
Distance
1,189 km
739 mi / 642 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
82°
east

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CCU LNJ
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Lincang Airport
IATA Code CCU LNJ
ICAO Code VECC ZPLC
City Kolkata Lincang
Country India China
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 16 ft 6,127 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 23.740000, 100.030000

Kolkata (CCU) to Lincang (LNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Lincang Airport (LNJ) in Lincang, China is 1,189 kilometers (739 miles / 642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting India with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:29 in Kolkata, it's 15:59 in Lincang.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,111 feet between the two airports. Lincang Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lincang (LNJ) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 266° (west). 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 Lincang Airport (LNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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