CCU
Kolkata
India
4,518 km
2,807 miles
ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,518 km
2,807 mi / 2,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
285°
west northwest

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CCU ELQ
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Gassim Airport
IATA Code CCU ELQ
ICAO Code VECC OEGS
City Kolkata N/A
Country India Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 16 ft 2,126 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 26.300000, 43.770000

Kolkata (CCU) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia is 4,518 kilometers (2,807 miles / 2,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 India with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:37 in Kolkata, it's 18:07 in Gassim Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,110 feet between the two airports. Gassim Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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