CCU
Kolkata
India
8,716 km
5,416 miles
MSU
Maseru
Lesotho
Distance
8,716 km
5,416 mi / 4,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CCU MSU
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Moshoeshoe I International Airport
IATA Code CCU MSU
ICAO Code VECC FXMM
City Kolkata Maseru
Country India Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Maseru
Elevation 16 ft 5,348 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -29.460000, 27.550000

Kolkata (CCU) to Maseru (MSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru, Lesotho is 8,716 kilometers (5,416 miles / 4,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 Lesotho. 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 23:58 in Kolkata, it's 20:28 in Maseru. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,332 feet between the two airports. Moshoeshoe I International Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Maseru (MSU) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 55° (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 Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) 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.