CCU
Kolkata
India
1,273 km
791 miles
LJG
Lijiang
China
Distance
1,273 km
791 mi / 687 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CCU LJG
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Lijiang Airport
IATA Code CCU LJG
ICAO Code VECC ZPLJ
City Kolkata Lijiang
Country India China
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 16 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 26.680000, 100.250000

Kolkata (CCU) to Lijiang (LJG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Lijiang Airport (LJG) in Lijiang, China is 1,273 kilometers (791 miles / 687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting India with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:56 in Kolkata, it's 02:26 in Lijiang.

The return flight from Lijiang (LJG) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). 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 Lijiang Airport (LJG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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