CCU
Kolkata
India
12,798 km
7,952 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
12,798 km
7,952 mi / 6,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
90°
east

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CCU PYE
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code CCU PYE
ICAO Code VECC NCPY
City Kolkata Penrhyn Island
Country India CK
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 16 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Kolkata (CCU) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 12,798 kilometers (7,952 miles / 6,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 CK. 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 04:54 in Kolkata, it's 13:24 in Penrhyn Island. With a 15.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 291° (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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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