CCU
Kolkata
India
8,579 km
5,331 miles
PCF
Potchefstroom
South Africa
Distance
8,579 km
5,331 mi / 4,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CCU PCF
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Potchefstroom Airport
IATA Code CCU PCF
ICAO Code VECC FAPS
City Kolkata Potchefstroom
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 16 ft 4,520 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -26.670000, 27.080000

Kolkata (CCU) to Potchefstroom (PCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) in Potchefstroom, South Africa is 8,579 kilometers (5,331 miles / 4,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 South Africa. 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 00:20 in Kolkata, it's 20:50 in Potchefstroom. 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 4,504 feet between the two airports. Potchefstroom Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Potchefstroom (PCF) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 56° (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 Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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