BQH
London
United Kingdom
7,955 km
4,943 miles
CCU
Kolkata
India
Distance
7,955 km
4,943 mi / 4,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Europe/London
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BQH CCU
Airport Name London Biggin Hill Airport Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA Code BQH CCU
ICAO Code EGKB VECC
City London Kolkata
Country United Kingdom India
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 598 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 51.330000, 0.030000 22.650000, 88.450000

London (BQH) to Kolkata (CCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) in London, United Kingdom to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India is 7,955 kilometers (4,943 miles / 4,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:18 in London, it's 03:48 in Kolkata. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kolkata (CCU) to London (BQH) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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