CCU
Kolkata
India
2,996 km
1,862 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
2,996 km
1,862 mi / 1,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
76°
east northeast

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CCU SQJ
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code CCU SQJ
ICAO Code VECC ZSSM
City Kolkata Sanming
Country India China
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 16 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 26.430000, 117.840000

Kolkata (CCU) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 2,996 kilometers (1,862 miles / 1,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting India with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:37 in Kolkata, it's 02:07 in Sanming.

The return flight from Sanming (SQJ) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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