BIY
Bisho
South Africa
8,955 km
5,564 miles
CCU
Kolkata
India
Distance
8,955 km
5,564 mi / 4,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BIY CCU
Airport Name Bisho Airport Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA Code BIY CCU
ICAO Code FABE VECC
City Bisho Kolkata
Country South Africa India
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 1,950 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -32.900000, 27.280000 22.650000, 88.450000

Bisho (BIY) to Kolkata (CCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bisho Airport (BIY) in Bisho, South Africa to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India is 8,955 kilometers (5,564 miles / 4,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 South Africa 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 18:24 in Bisho, it's 21:54 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 1,934 feet between the two airports. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport sits lower than Bisho Airport.

The return flight from Kolkata (CCU) to Bisho (BIY) follows a heading of 228° (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 Bisho Airport (BIY) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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