CCU
Kolkata
India
2,893 km
1,798 miles
SWA
Shantou
China
Distance
2,893 km
1,798 mi / 1,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

CCU SWA
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Shantou Waisha Airport
IATA Code CCU SWA
ICAO Code VECC ZGOW
City Kolkata Shantou
Country India China
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 16 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 23.430000, 116.760000

Kolkata (CCU) to Shantou (SWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) in Shantou, China is 2,893 kilometers (1,798 miles / 1,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 09:29 in Kolkata, it's 11:59 in Shantou.

The return flight from Shantou (SWA) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 274° (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 Shantou Waisha Airport (SWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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