CCU
Kolkata
India
13,721 km
8,526 miles
CUS
Columbus
United States
Distance
13,721 km
8,526 mi / 7,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
16°
north northeast

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CCU CUS
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Columbus Municipal Airport
IATA Code CCU CUS
ICAO Code VECC 0NM0
City Kolkata Columbus
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Denver
Elevation 16 ft 4,024 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 31.820000, -107.630000

Kolkata (CCU) to Columbus (CUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) in Columbus, United States is 13,721 kilometers (8,526 miles / 7,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Kolkata, it's 03:42 in Columbus. With a 12.5-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 4,008 feet between the two airports. Columbus Municipal Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Columbus (CUS) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 342° (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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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