CCU
Kolkata
India
11,156 km
6,932 miles
LIH
Lihue
United States
Distance
11,156 km
6,932 mi / 6,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
61°
east northeast

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CCU LIH
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Lihue Airport
IATA Code CCU LIH
ICAO Code VECC PHLI
City Kolkata Lihue
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 16 ft 152 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 21.980000, -159.340000

Kolkata (CCU) to Lihue (LIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Lihue Airport (LIH) in Lihue, United States is 11,156 kilometers (6,932 miles / 6,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 United States. 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 10:00 in Kolkata, it's 18:30 in Lihue. 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 Lihue (LIH) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 300° (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 Lihue Airport (LIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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