CCU
Kolkata
India
7,925 km
4,924 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
7,925 km
4,924 mi / 4,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
273°
west

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CCU PLF
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code CCU PLF
ICAO Code VECC FTTP
City Kolkata Pala
Country India Chad
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 16 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 9.380000, 14.930000

Kolkata (CCU) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 7,925 kilometers (4,924 miles / 4,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Chad. 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 19:35 in Kolkata, it's 15:05 in Pala. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,516 feet between the two airports. Pala Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Pala (PLF) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 69° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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