CCU
Kolkata
India
10,533 km
6,545 miles
SJZ
Velas
Portugal
Distance
10,533 km
6,545 mi / 5,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
316°
northwest

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CCU SJZ
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Sao Jorge Airport
IATA Code CCU SJZ
ICAO Code VECC LPSJ
City Kolkata Velas
Country India Portugal
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 16 ft 311 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 38.670000, -28.180000

Kolkata (CCU) to Velas (SJZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Velas, Portugal is 10,533 kilometers (6,545 miles / 5,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:42 in Kolkata, it's 23:12 in Velas. With a 6.5-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 Velas (SJZ) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 56° (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 Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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