CCU
Kolkata
India
7,738 km
4,808 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
7,738 km
4,808 mi / 4,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
40°
northeast

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CCU SYA
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code CCU SYA
ICAO Code VECC PASY
City Kolkata Shemya
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Adak
Elevation 16 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 52.700000, 174.100000

Kolkata (CCU) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 7,738 kilometers (4,808 miles / 4,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 17:48 in Kolkata, it's 02:18 in Shemya. 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 Shemya (SYA) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 281° (west). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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