ALD
Fortaleza
Peru
17,363 km
10,789 miles
CCU
Kolkata
India
Distance
17,363 km
10,789 mi / 9,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Lima
Heading
60°
east northeast

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ALD CCU
Airport Name Alerta Airport Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA Code ALD CCU
ICAO Code SPAR VECC
City Fortaleza Kolkata
Country Peru India
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 797 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -11.680000, -69.330000 22.650000, 88.450000

Fortaleza (ALD) to Kolkata (CCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alerta Airport (ALD) in Fortaleza, Peru to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India is 17,363 kilometers (10,789 miles / 9,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Peru with India. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:39 in Fortaleza, it's 14:09 in Kolkata. With a 10.5-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 Fortaleza (ALD) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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