CCU
Kolkata
India
8,326 km
5,173 miles
EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
Distance
8,326 km
5,173 mi / 4,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
229°
southwest

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CCU EMG
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Empangeni Airport
IATA Code CCU EMG
ICAO Code VECC FAEM
City Kolkata Empangeni
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 16 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -28.720000, 31.890000

Kolkata (CCU) to Empangeni (EMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa is 8,326 kilometers (5,173 miles / 4,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:51 in Kolkata, it's 18:21 in Empangeni. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Empangeni (EMG) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). 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 Empangeni Airport (EMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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