CCU
Kolkata
India
9,679 km
6,014 miles
SDB
Langebaanweg
South Africa
Distance
9,679 km
6,014 mi / 5,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
232°
southwest

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CCU SDB
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Langebaanweg Airport
IATA Code CCU SDB
ICAO Code VECC FALW
City Kolkata Langebaanweg
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 16 ft 108 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -32.970000, 18.160000

Kolkata (CCU) to Langebaanweg (SDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) in Langebaanweg, South Africa is 9,679 kilometers (6,014 miles / 5,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 South Africa. 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 23:46 in Kolkata, it's 20:16 in Langebaanweg. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Langebaanweg (SDB) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 60° (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 Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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