BGI
Bridgetown
Barbados
14,726 km
9,151 miles
CCU
Kolkata
India
Distance
14,726 km
9,151 mi / 7,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Barbados
Heading
42°
northeast

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BGI CCU
Airport Name Sir Grantley Adams International Airport Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA Code BGI CCU
ICAO Code TBPB VECC
City Bridgetown Kolkata
Country Barbados India
Timezone America/Barbados Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 169 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, -59.490000 22.650000, 88.450000

Bridgetown (BGI) to Kolkata (CCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) in Bridgetown, Barbados to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India is 14,726 kilometers (9,151 miles / 7,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Barbados 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 08:36 in Bridgetown, it's 18:06 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 Bridgetown (BGI) follows a heading of 316° (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 Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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