CCU
Kolkata
India
10,819 km
6,723 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
10,819 km
6,723 mi / 5,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
282°
west northwest

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CCU HGS
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code CCU HGS
ICAO Code VECC GFHA
City Kolkata Freetown
Country India Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Freetown
Elevation 16 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 8.400000, -13.130000

Kolkata (CCU) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 10,819 kilometers (6,723 miles / 5,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 04:25 in Kolkata, it's 22:55 in Freetown. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 66° (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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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