Airport Comparison
| CCU | KWA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport |
| IATA Code | CCU | KWA |
| ICAO Code | VECC | PKWA |
| City | Kolkata | Kwajalein |
| Country | India | Marshall Islands |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata | Pacific/Kwajalein |
| Elevation | 16 ft | 16 ft |
| Coordinates | 22.650000, 88.450000 | 8.720000, 167.730000 |
Kolkata (CCU) to Kwajalein (KWA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands is 8,542 kilometers (5,308 miles / 4,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 86°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is an international route connecting India with Marshall Islands. 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 11:49 in Kolkata, it's 18:19 in Kwajalein. With a 6.5-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 Kwajalein (KWA) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 291° (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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.