CCU
Kolkata
India
9,568 km
5,945 miles
JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
Distance
9,568 km
5,945 mi / 5,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
346°
north northwest

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CCU JHS
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Sisimiut Airport
IATA Code CCU JHS
ICAO Code VECC BGSS
City Kolkata Sisimiut
Country India Greenland
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Nuuk
Elevation 16 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 66.950000, -53.730000

Kolkata (CCU) to Sisimiut (JHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland is 9,568 kilometers (5,945 miles / 5,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Greenland. 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 01:45 in Kolkata, it's 18:15 in Sisimiut. With a 7.5-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 Sisimiut (JHS) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 35° (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 Sisimiut Airport (JHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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