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ZAJ to CCU: distance & flight time
Zaranj (Zaranj Airport) → Kolkata (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport)
1,732 mi
2,787 km · 1,505 nm
3h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,732 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 52m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZAJ — Zaranj Airport · Zaranj, Afghanistan
- CCU — Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport · Kolkata, India
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZAJ
- ACZ · Zabol Airport21 mi away
- FAH · Farah Airport98 mi away
- ZAH · Zahedan International Airport118 mi away
Near CCU
- JSR · Jessore Airport58 mi away
- RDP · Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport102 mi away
- IRD · Ishurdi Airport110 mi away
- BZL · Barisal Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZAJ from CCU?
The flight distance from Zaranj (ZAJ) to Kolkata (CCU) is 1,732 miles (2,787 km, 1,505 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZAJ to CCU?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 52m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ZAJ to CCU?
Nonstop service on ZAJ–CCU depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 3h 52m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Zaranj and Kolkata?
Kolkata is 1 hour ahead of Zaranj.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZAJ to CCU?
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Why are some ZAJ to CCU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ZAJ–CCU tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.