CCU
Kolkata
India
5,964 km
3,706 miles
GMB
Gambela
Ethiopia
Distance
5,964 km
3,706 mi / 3,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

CCU GMB
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Gambella Airport
IATA Code CCU GMB
ICAO Code VECC HAGM
City Kolkata Gambela
Country India Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 16 ft 1,614 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 8.130000, 34.560000

Kolkata (CCU) to Gambela (GMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Gambella Airport (GMB) in Gambela, Ethiopia is 5,964 kilometers (3,706 miles / 3,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 14:53 in Kolkata, it's 12:23 in Gambela.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,598 feet between the two airports. Gambella Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Gambela (GMB) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Gambella Airport (GMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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