CCU
Kolkata
India
12,468 km
7,747 miles
RRL
Merrill
United States
Distance
12,468 km
7,747 mi / 6,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
359°
north

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CCU RRL
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Merrill Municipal Airport
IATA Code CCU RRL
ICAO Code VECC KRRL
City Kolkata Merrill
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Chicago
Elevation 16 ft 1,318 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 45.200000, -89.710000

Kolkata (CCU) to Merrill (RRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Merrill Municipal Airport (RRL) in Merrill, United States is 12,468 kilometers (7,747 miles / 6,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:03 in Kolkata, it's 15:33 in Merrill. With a 11.5-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 1,302 feet between the two airports. Merrill Municipal Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Merrill (RRL) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 2° (north). 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 Merrill Municipal Airport (RRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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