CCU
Kolkata
India
12,863 km
7,992 miles
OLU
Columbus
United States
Distance
12,863 km
7,992 mi / 6,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
north

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CCU OLU
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Columbus Municipal Airport
IATA Code CCU OLU
ICAO Code VECC KOLU
City Kolkata Columbus
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Chicago
Elevation 16 ft 1,447 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 41.450000, -97.340000

Kolkata (CCU) to Columbus (OLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) in Columbus, United States is 12,863 kilometers (7,992 miles / 6,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 04:02 in Kolkata, it's 16:32 in Columbus. With a 11.5-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 1,431 feet between the two airports. Columbus Municipal Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Columbus (OLU) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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