Airport Comparison
| CCU | YXJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | Fort St John Airport |
| IATA Code | CCU | YXJ |
| ICAO Code | VECC | CYXJ |
| City | Kolkata | Fort Saint John |
| Country | India | Canada |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata | America/Dawson_Creek |
| Elevation | 16 ft | 2,280 ft |
| Coordinates | 22.650000, 88.450000 | 56.240000, -120.740000 |
Kolkata (CCU) to Fort Saint John (YXJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Fort St John Airport (YXJ) in Fort Saint John, Canada is 10,822 kilometers (6,725 miles / 5,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.
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 Canada. 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 14:20 in Kolkata, it's 01:50 in Fort Saint John. With a 12.5-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 2,264 feet between the two airports. Fort St John Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.
The return flight from Fort Saint John (YXJ) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Fort St John Airport (YXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.