CCU
Kolkata
India
10,403 km
6,464 miles
NIA
Nimba
Liberia
Distance
10,403 km
6,464 mi / 5,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

CCU NIA
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Nimba Airport
IATA Code CCU NIA
ICAO Code VECC GLNA
City Kolkata Nimba
Country India Liberia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 16 ft 1,632 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 7.500000, -8.600000

Kolkata (CCU) to Nimba (NIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Nimba Airport (NIA) in Nimba, Liberia is 10,403 kilometers (6,464 miles / 5,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Liberia. 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 11:54 in Kolkata, it's 06:24 in Nimba. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,616 feet between the two airports. Nimba Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Nimba (NIA) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Nimba Airport (NIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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