The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) in Ilheus, Brazil is 14,444 kilometers (8,975 miles / 7,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:54 in Kolkata, it's 08:24 in Ilheus. With a 8.5-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 Ilheus (IOS) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.