CCU
Kolkata
India
8,878 km
5,516 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
8,878 km
5,516 mi / 4,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
355°
north

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CCU THU
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code CCU THU
ICAO Code VECC BGTL
City Kolkata Thule
Country India Greenland
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Thule
Elevation 16 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 76.530000, -68.700000

Kolkata (CCU) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 8,878 kilometers (5,516 miles / 4,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Greenland. 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 19:27 in Kolkata, it's 09:57 in Thule. With a 9.5-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 Thule (THU) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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