CCU
Kolkata
India
9,530 km
5,922 miles
TML
Tamale
Ghana
Distance
9,530 km
5,922 mi / 5,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
279°
west

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CCU TML
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Tamale Airport
IATA Code CCU TML
ICAO Code VECC DGLE
City Kolkata Tamale
Country India Ghana
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Accra
Elevation 16 ft 553 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 9.560000, -0.860000

Kolkata (CCU) to Tamale (TML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Tamale Airport (TML) in Tamale, Ghana is 9,530 kilometers (5,922 miles / 5,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Ghana. 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 16:09 in Kolkata, it's 10:39 in Tamale. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tamale (TML) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 68° (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 Tamale Airport (TML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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