ARE
Arecibo
United States
14,706 km
9,138 miles
CCU
Kolkata
India
Distance
14,706 km
9,138 mi / 7,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Puerto_Rico
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ARE CCU
Airport Name Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA Code ARE CCU
ICAO Code TJAB VECC
City Arecibo Kolkata
Country United States India
Timezone America/Puerto_Rico Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 21 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 18.450000, -66.680000 22.650000, 88.450000

Arecibo (ARE) to Kolkata (CCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) in Arecibo, United States to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India is 14,706 kilometers (9,138 miles / 7,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:36 in Arecibo, it's 13:06 in Kolkata. With a 9.5-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 Arecibo (ARE) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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