The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India is 16,366 kilometers (10,170 miles / 8,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 Costa Rica 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 15:06 in Punta Arenas, it's 02:36 in Kolkata. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,198 feet between the two airports. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport sits lower than Buenos Aires Airport.

The return flight from Kolkata (CCU) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 345° (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 Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.