BKY
Bukavu Kavumu Airport
DR Congo
7,030 km
4,368 miles
CCU
Kolkata
India
Distance
7,030 km
4,368 mi / 3,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BKY CCU
Airport Name Bukavu Kavumu Airport Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA Code BKY CCU
ICAO Code FZMA VECC
City N/A Kolkata
Country DR Congo India
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 5,643 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -2.310000, 28.810000 22.650000, 88.450000

Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) to Kolkata (CCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, DR Congo to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India is 7,030 kilometers (4,368 miles / 3,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 DR Congo 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 14:21 in Bukavu Kavumu Airport, it's 17:51 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 5,627 feet between the two airports. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport sits lower than Bukavu Kavumu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kolkata (CCU) to Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) follows a heading of 255° (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 Bukavu Kavumu Airport (BKY) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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