CCU
Kolkata
India
9,170 km
5,698 miles
XKA
Kantchari
Burkina Faso
Distance
9,170 km
5,698 mi / 4,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

CCU XKA
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Kantchari Airport
IATA Code CCU XKA
ICAO Code VECC DFEL
City Kolkata Kantchari
Country India Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 16 ft 879 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 12.470000, 1.500000

Kolkata (CCU) to Kantchari (XKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Kantchari Airport (XKA) in Kantchari, Burkina Faso is 9,170 kilometers (5,698 miles / 4,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 10:28 in Kolkata, it's 04:58 in Kantchari. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kantchari (XKA) 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 Kantchari Airport (XKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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