CCU
Kolkata
India
14,135 km
8,783 miles
CWF
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
14,135 km
8,783 mi / 7,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
north

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CCU CWF
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Chennault International Airport
IATA Code CCU CWF
ICAO Code VECC KCWF
City Kolkata Lake Charles
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Chicago
Elevation 16 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 30.210000, -93.140000

Kolkata (CCU) to Lake Charles (CWF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States is 14,135 kilometers (8,783 miles / 7,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 07:38 in Kolkata, it's 20:08 in Lake Charles. With a 11.5-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 Lake Charles (CWF) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Chennault International Airport (CWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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