CCU
Kolkata
India
9,405 km
5,844 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
9,405 km
5,844 mi / 5,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
91°
east

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CCU TRW
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code CCU TRW
ICAO Code VECC NGTA
City Kolkata Tarawa
Country India Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 16 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 1.380000, 173.150000

Kolkata (CCU) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 9,405 kilometers (5,844 miles / 5,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 10:46 in Kolkata, it's 17:16 in Tarawa. 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 Tarawa (TRW) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 293° (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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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