CCU
Kolkata
India
6,637 km
4,124 miles
SHY
Shinyanga
Tanzania
Distance
6,637 km
4,124 mi / 3,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CCU SHY
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Shinyanga Airport
IATA Code CCU SHY
ICAO Code VECC HTSY
City Kolkata Shinyanga
Country India Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 16 ft 3,800 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -3.610000, 33.500000

Kolkata (CCU) to Shinyanga (SHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Shinyanga Airport (SHY) in Shinyanga, Tanzania is 6,637 kilometers (4,124 miles / 3,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Tanzania. 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 20:52 in Kolkata, it's 18:22 in Shinyanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,784 feet between the two airports. Shinyanga Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Shinyanga (SHY) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 61° (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 Shinyanga Airport (SHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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