Distance From Alula Aba Nega Airport to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, MQX - CCU Distance

The distance from Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is 3261 miles or 5248 kilometers or 2832 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Mekelle ( Ethiopia ) to Kolkata ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mekelle and Kolkata takes around 7 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alula Aba Nega Airport, Mekelle, Ethiopia to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, India is 7 hours 29 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MQX - CCU

Kilometers		5248 km
Statute Miles		3261 miles
Nautical Miles		2832 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 29 minutes

Alula Aba Nega Airport to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Flight Route Map - MQX to CCU Flight Path

Location of Alula Aba Nega Airport & Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Mekelle to Kolkata nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Mekelle, Ethiopia and Kolkata, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MQX - CCU

Time difference between Mekelle (Ethiopia) and Kolkata (India) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Kolkata time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Mekelle.

Location	Local Time
Mekelle (Ethiopia)	2026-10-27, 03:20:15 EAT
Kolkata (India)	2026-10-27, 05:50:15 IST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX / HAMK) Mekelle, Ethiopia

Destination

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU / VECC) Kolkata, India