CCU
Kolkata
India
7,626 km
4,739 miles
CNS
Cairns
Australia
Distance
7,626 km
4,739 mi / 4,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CCU CNS
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Cairns International Airport
IATA Code CCU CNS
ICAO Code VECC YBCS
City Kolkata Cairns
Country India Australia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 16 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -16.890000, 145.750000

Kolkata (CCU) to Cairns (CNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, Australia is 7,626 kilometers (4,739 miles / 4,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting India with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:03 in Kolkata, it's 05:33 in Cairns. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cairns (CNS) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 303° (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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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