CCU
Kolkata
India
8,588 km
5,336 miles
MGH
Margate
South Africa
Distance
8,588 km
5,336 mi / 4,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
228°
southwest

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CCU MGH
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Margate Airport
IATA Code CCU MGH
ICAO Code VECC FAMG
City Kolkata Margate
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 16 ft 495 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -30.860000, 30.340000

Kolkata (CCU) to Margate (MGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Margate Airport (MGH) in Margate, South Africa is 8,588 kilometers (5,336 miles / 4,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 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 05:11 in Kolkata, it's 01:41 in Margate. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Margate (MGH) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 53° (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 Margate Airport (MGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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