ABF
Abaiang
Kiribati
9,375 km
5,826 miles
CCU
Kolkata
India
Distance
9,375 km
5,826 mi / 5,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
293°
west northwest

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ABF CCU
Airport Name Abaiang Airport Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA Code ABF CCU
ICAO Code NGAB VECC
City Abaiang Kolkata
Country Kiribati India
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 0 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 1.800000, 173.040000 22.650000, 88.450000

Abaiang (ABF) to Kolkata (CCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abaiang Airport (ABF) in Abaiang, Kiribati to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India is 9,375 kilometers (5,826 miles / 5,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with India. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:53 in Abaiang, it's 15:23 in Kolkata. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kolkata (CCU) to Abaiang (ABF) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abaiang Airport (ABF) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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