CCU
Kolkata
India
12,698 km
7,890 miles
WSH
Shirley
United States
Distance
12,698 km
7,890 mi / 6,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
345°
north northwest

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CCU WSH
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Brookhaven Airport
IATA Code CCU WSH
ICAO Code VECC KHWV
City Kolkata Shirley
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/New_York
Elevation 16 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 40.820000, -72.870000

Kolkata (CCU) to Shirley (WSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Brookhaven Airport (WSH) in Shirley, United States is 12,698 kilometers (7,890 miles / 6,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 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 07:11 in Kolkata, it's 20:41 in Shirley. With a 10.5-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 Shirley (WSH) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 19° (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 Brookhaven Airport (WSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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