CCU
Kolkata
India
914 km
568 miles
RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
Distance
914 km
568 mi / 493 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
318°
northwest

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CCU RUK
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Rukumkot Airport
IATA Code CCU RUK
ICAO Code VECC VNRK
City Kolkata Rukumkot
Country India Nepal
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 16 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 28.630000, 82.190000

Kolkata (CCU) to Rukumkot (RUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 914 kilometers (568 miles / 493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:23 in Kolkata, it's 20:38 in Rukumkot.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,484 feet between the two airports. Rukumkot Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Rukumkot (RUK) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 135° (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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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