Arrah to Kolkata flights
Kolkata lies 502 km (312 mi) south-east of Arrah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 24 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Arrah | Kolkata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 261,430 | 4.6 million |
| Elevation | 64 m (210 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | PAT, 43 km out | CCU, 13 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Arrah
Arrah is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,410 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gaya Airport (GAY, 95 km).
Arriving in Kolkata
Kolkata is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,919-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | CCU | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,919 ft | 16 ft |
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Staying in Kolkata
Our booking partner lists 1,080+ places to stay in Kolkata (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 770 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (487), and 22 are five-star. Across 228 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.5 out of 10. Guests have left 77,737 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kolkata from Arrah?
502 km (312 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Arrah.
How long does it take to get from Arrah to Kolkata by air?
About 1 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arrah and Kolkata?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Which airports are used for Arrah to Kolkata flights?
Typically Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).
Where can I stay in Kolkata?
Our booking partner lists 1,080+ places to stay in Kolkata, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.