Kunming to Kolkata flights
Kolkata lies 1,485 km (923 mi) west of Kunming, -2.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 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.
| Kunming | Kolkata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 6 million | 4.6 million |
| Elevation | 1,895 m (6,217 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | KMG, 23 km out | CCU, 13 km out |
Clocks in Kolkata are 2 h 30 min behind Kunming right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands only 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kolkata
Crossing from China into India: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rupee (INR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kunming
Kunming is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 14,764-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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
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Common questions
How far is Kolkata from Kunming?
1,485 km (923 mi) in a straight line, west of Kunming.
How long does it take to get from Kunming to Kolkata by air?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kunming and Kolkata?
Kolkata is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Kunming to Kolkata flights?
Typically Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).
What currency do I need in Kolkata?
The Rupee (INR).
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.