CCU
Kolkata
India
9,402 km
5,842 miles
GRJ
George
South Africa
Distance
9,402 km
5,842 mi / 5,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CCU GRJ
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport George Airport
IATA Code CCU GRJ
ICAO Code VECC FAGG
City Kolkata George
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 16 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -34.010000, 22.380000

Kolkata (CCU) to George (GRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa is 9,402 kilometers (5,842 miles / 5,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 01:56 in Kolkata, it's 22:26 in George. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from George (GRJ) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 58° (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 George Airport (GRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.