CCU
Kolkata
India
7,820 km
4,859 miles
LWK
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
7,820 km
4,859 mi / 4,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
328°
north northwest

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CCU LWK
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Lerwick / Tingwall Airport
IATA Code CCU LWK
ICAO Code VECC EGET
City Kolkata Lerwick
Country India United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Europe/London
Elevation 16 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 60.190000, -1.240000

Kolkata (CCU) to Lerwick (LWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 7,820 kilometers (4,859 miles / 4,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:45 in Kolkata, it's 09:15 in Lerwick. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lerwick (LWK) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 79° (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 Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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