BEL
Belem
Brazil
14,800 km
9,196 miles
CCU
Kolkata
India
Distance
14,800 km
9,196 mi / 7,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Belem
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BEL CCU
Airport Name Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA Code BEL CCU
ICAO Code SBBE VECC
City Belem Kolkata
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Belem Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 54 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -1.380000, -48.480000 22.650000, 88.450000

Belem (BEL) to Kolkata (CCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL) in Belem, Brazil to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India is 14,800 kilometers (9,196 miles / 7,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 Brazil 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 05:40 in Belem, it's 14:10 in Kolkata. With a 8.5-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 Belem (BEL) follows a heading of 291° (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 Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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