Distance From Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, BUQ - CCU Distance

The distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is 4996 miles or 8040 kilometers or 4339 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 Bulawayo ( Zimbabwe ) to Kolkata ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bulawayo and Kolkata takes around 11 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, India is 11 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 • BUQ - CCU

Kilometers		8040 km
Statute Miles		4996 miles
Nautical Miles		4339 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 29 minutes

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Flight Route Map - BUQ to CCU Flight Path

Location of Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport & Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bulawayo to Kolkata nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Kolkata, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BUQ - CCU

Time difference between Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) and Kolkata (India) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Kolkata time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Bulawayo.

Location	Local Time
Bulawayo (Zimbabwe)	2026-01-29, 11:04:46 CAT
Kolkata (India)	2026-01-29, 14:34:46 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

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ / FVJN) Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Destination

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