CCU
Kolkata
India
12,700 km
7,891 miles
YKN
Yankton
United States
Distance
12,700 km
7,891 mi / 6,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CCU YKN
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Chan Gurney Municipal Airport
IATA Code CCU YKN
ICAO Code VECC KYKN
City Kolkata Yankton
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Chicago
Elevation 16 ft 1,306 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 42.920000, -97.390000

Kolkata (CCU) to Yankton (YKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) in Yankton, United States is 12,700 kilometers (7,891 miles / 6,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 20:58 in Kolkata, it's 09:28 in Yankton. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,290 feet between the two airports. Chan Gurney Municipal Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Yankton (YKN) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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