CCU
Kolkata
India
3,160 km
1,964 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
3,160 km
1,964 mi / 1,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CCU NKG
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code CCU NKG
ICAO Code VECC ZSNJ
City Kolkata Nanjing
Country India China
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 16 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 31.740000, 118.860000

Kolkata (CCU) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 3,160 kilometers (1,964 miles / 1,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 23:59 in Kolkata, it's 02:29 in Nanjing.

The return flight from Nanjing (NKG) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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