CCU
Kolkata
India
13,359 km
8,301 miles
GNT
Grants
United States
Distance
13,359 km
8,301 mi / 7,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CCU GNT
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Grants-Milan Municipal Airport
IATA Code CCU GNT
ICAO Code VECC KGNT
City Kolkata Grants
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Denver
Elevation 16 ft 6,537 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 35.170000, -107.900000

Kolkata (CCU) to Grants (GNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (GNT) in Grants, United States is 13,359 kilometers (8,301 miles / 7,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 04:00 in Kolkata, it's 15:30 in Grants. 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 6,521 feet between the two airports. Grants-Milan Municipal Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Grants (GNT) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 343° (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 Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (GNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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