CCU
Kolkata
India
7,985 km
4,961 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
7,985 km
4,961 mi / 4,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
319°
northwest

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CCU LHR
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code CCU LHR
ICAO Code VECC EGLL
City Kolkata London
Country India United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Europe/London
Elevation 16 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 51.470000, -0.460000

Kolkata (CCU) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 7,985 kilometers (4,961 miles / 4,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:02 in Kolkata, it's 04:32 in London. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 76° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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