CCU
Kolkata
India
7,776 km
4,832 miles
LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
Distance
7,776 km
4,832 mi / 4,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CCU LUN
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA Code CCU LUN
ICAO Code VECC FLKK
City Kolkata Lusaka
Country India Zambia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 16 ft 3,779 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -15.330000, 28.450000

Kolkata (CCU) to Lusaka (LUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia is 7,776 kilometers (4,832 miles / 4,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Zambia. 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 04:42 in Kolkata, it's 01:12 in Lusaka. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,763 feet between the two airports. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Lusaka (LUN) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 58° (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 Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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