CCU
Kolkata
India
17,317 km
10,760 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
17,317 km
10,760 mi / 9,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

CCU POI
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code CCU POI
ICAO Code VECC SLPO
City Kolkata Potosi
Country India Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/La_Paz
Elevation 16 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Kolkata (CCU) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 17,317 kilometers (10,760 miles / 9,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 Bolivia. 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 07:57 in Kolkata, it's 22:27 in Potosi. With a 9.5-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 12,897 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Potosi (POI) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 78° (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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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