CCU
Kolkata
India
8,827 km
5,485 miles
GAL
Galena
United States
Distance
8,827 km
5,485 mi / 4,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CCU GAL
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Edward G Pitka Sr Airport
IATA Code CCU GAL
ICAO Code VECC PAGA
City Kolkata Galena
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Anchorage
Elevation 16 ft 154 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 64.740000, -156.930000

Kolkata (CCU) to Galena (GAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Edward G Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) in Galena, United States is 8,827 kilometers (5,485 miles / 4,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 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 01:17 in Kolkata, it's 10:47 in Galena. With a 14.5-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 Galena (GAL) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 301° (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 Edward G Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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