CCU
Kolkata
India
1,338 km
831 miles
NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
Distance
1,338 km
831 mi / 722 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CCU NGQ
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Ngari Gunsa Airport
IATA Code CCU NGQ
ICAO Code VECC ZUAL
City Kolkata Shiquanhe
Country India China
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 16 ft 14,022 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 32.100000, 80.050000

Kolkata (CCU) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China is 1,338 kilometers (831 miles / 722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 04:25 in Kolkata, it's 06:55 in Shiquanhe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 14,006 feet between the two airports. Ngari Gunsa 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 Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). 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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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