CCU
Kolkata
India
14,593 km
9,067 miles
LEC
Lencois
Brazil
Distance
14,593 km
9,067 mi / 7,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

CCU LEC
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Chapada Diamantina Airport
IATA Code CCU LEC
ICAO Code VECC SBLE
City Kolkata Lencois
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Bahia
Elevation 16 ft 1,676 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -12.480000, -41.280000

Kolkata (CCU) to Lencois (LEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) in Lencois, Brazil is 14,593 kilometers (9,067 miles / 7,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 08:26 in Kolkata, it's 23:56 in Lencois. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,660 feet between the two airports. Chapada Diamantina Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Lencois (LEC) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 71° (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 Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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