The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) in Aratika Nord Airport, French Polynesia is 14,322 kilometers (8,899 miles / 7,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 09:40 in Kolkata, it's 18:10 in Aratika Nord Airport. 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 Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 287° (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 Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.