CCU
Kolkata
India
8,878 km
5,517 miles
QOW
Owerri
Nigeria
Distance
8,878 km
5,517 mi / 4,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

CCU QOW
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Sam Mbakwe International Airport
IATA Code CCU QOW
ICAO Code VECC DNIM
City Kolkata Owerri
Country India Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Lagos
Elevation 16 ft 373 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 5.430000, 7.210000

Kolkata (CCU) to Owerri (QOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) in Owerri, Nigeria is 8,878 kilometers (5,517 miles / 4,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Nigeria. 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 10:11 in Kolkata, it's 05:41 in Owerri. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Owerri (QOW) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 68° (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 Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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