CCU
Kolkata
India
9,388 km
5,833 miles
MZK
Marakei
Kiribati
Distance
9,388 km
5,833 mi / 5,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
90°
east

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CCU MZK
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Marakei Airport
IATA Code CCU MZK
ICAO Code VECC NGMK
City Kolkata Marakei
Country India Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 16 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 2.060000, 173.270000

Kolkata (CCU) to Marakei (MZK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Marakei Airport (MZK) in Marakei, Kiribati is 9,388 kilometers (5,833 miles / 5,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:29 in Kolkata, it's 04:59 in Marakei. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Marakei (MZK) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). 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 Marakei Airport (MZK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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