Airport Comparison
| CCU | TNV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | Tabuaeran Island Airport |
| IATA Code | CCU | TNV |
| ICAO Code | VECC | PLFA |
| City | Kolkata | Tabuaeran Island |
| Country | India | Kiribati |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata | Pacific/Kiritimati |
| Elevation | 16 ft | 0 ft |
| Coordinates | 22.650000, 88.450000 | 3.900000, -159.390000 |
Kolkata (CCU) to Tabuaeran Island (TNV) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) in Tabuaeran Island, Kiribati is 12,090 kilometers (7,512 miles / 6,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.
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 Kiribati. 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 10:54 in Kolkata, it's 19:24 in Tabuaeran Island. With a 8.5-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 Tabuaeran Island (TNV) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 296° (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 Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.