CCU
Kolkata
India
14,367 km
8,927 miles
KHZ
Kauehi
French Polynesia
Distance
14,367 km
8,927 mi / 7,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
92°
east

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CCU KHZ
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Kauehi Airport
IATA Code CCU KHZ
ICAO Code VECC NTKA
City Kolkata Kauehi
Country India French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 16 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -15.780000, -145.120000

Kolkata (CCU) to Kauehi (KHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Kauehi Airport (KHZ) in Kauehi, French Polynesia is 14,367 kilometers (8,927 miles / 7,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 14:55 in Kolkata, it's 23:25 in Kauehi. With a 15.5-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 Kauehi (KHZ) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 287° (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 Kauehi Airport (KHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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