Airport Comparison
Kolkata (CCU) to Shell Mera (PTZ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 17,249 kilometers (10,718 miles / 9,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.
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 Ecuador. 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 17:32 in Kolkata, it's 07:02 in Shell Mera. With a 10.5-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 3,449 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.
The return flight from Shell Mera (PTZ) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.