CCU
Kolkata
India
9,680 km
6,015 miles
HLU
Houailou
New Caledonia
Distance
9,680 km
6,015 mi / 5,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
115°
east southeast

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CCU HLU
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Nesson Airport
IATA Code CCU HLU
ICAO Code VECC NWWH
City Kolkata Houailou
Country India New Caledonia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 16 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -21.260000, 165.620000

Kolkata (CCU) to Houailou (HLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Nesson Airport (HLU) in Houailou, New Caledonia is 9,680 kilometers (6,015 miles / 5,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 12:19 in Kolkata, it's 17:49 in Houailou. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Houailou (HLU) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 296° (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 Nesson Airport (HLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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