BBZ
Zambezi
Zambia
8,172 km
5,078 miles
CCU
Kolkata
India
Distance
8,172 km
5,078 mi / 4,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BBZ CCU
Airport Name Zambezi Airport Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA Code BBZ CCU
ICAO Code FLZB VECC
City Zambezi Kolkata
Country Zambia India
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 3,538 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -13.540000, 23.110000 22.650000, 88.450000

Zambezi (BBZ) to Kolkata (CCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zambezi Airport (BBZ) in Zambezi, Zambia to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India is 8,172 kilometers (5,078 miles / 4,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Zambia with India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:20 in Zambezi, it's 18:50 in Kolkata. 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 3,522 feet between the two airports. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport sits lower than Zambezi Airport.

The return flight from Kolkata (CCU) to Zambezi (BBZ) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Zambezi Airport (BBZ) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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