The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 15,443 kilometers (9,596 miles / 8,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:50 in Kolkata, it's 00:20 in Sao Paulo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,615 feet between the two airports. Congonhas Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 82° (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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Congonhas Airport (CGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.