The flight distance from Arutua Airport (AXR) in Arutua Airport, French Polynesia to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India is 14,196 kilometers (8,821 miles / 7,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 French Polynesia 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 20:20 in Arutua Airport, it's 11:50 in Kolkata. With a 15.5-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 Arutua Airport (AXR) follows a heading of 92° (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 Arutua Airport (AXR) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.