CCU
Kolkata
India
8,777 km
5,454 miles
SKO
Sokoto
Nigeria
Distance
8,777 km
5,454 mi / 4,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

CCU SKO
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
IATA Code CCU SKO
ICAO Code VECC DNSO
City Kolkata Sokoto
Country India Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Lagos
Elevation 16 ft 1,010 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 12.920000, 5.210000

Kolkata (CCU) to Sokoto (SKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria is 8,777 kilometers (5,454 miles / 4,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Nigeria. 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 01:16 in Kolkata, it's 20:46 in Sokoto. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sokoto (SKO) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 69° (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 Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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