CCU
Kolkata
India
9,704 km
6,030 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
9,704 km
6,030 mi / 5,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
109°
east southeast

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CCU PBJ
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code CCU PBJ
ICAO Code VECC NVSI
City Kolkata Paama Island
Country India Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Efate
Elevation 16 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Kolkata (CCU) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 9,704 kilometers (6,030 miles / 5,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 05:55 in Kolkata, it's 11:25 in Paama Island. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Paama Island (PBJ) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 295° (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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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