CCU
Kolkata
India
11,047 km
6,864 miles
ZQN
Queenstown
New Zealand
Distance
11,047 km
6,864 mi / 5,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
135°
southeast

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CCU ZQN
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Queenstown International Airport
IATA Code CCU ZQN
ICAO Code VECC NZQN
City Kolkata Queenstown
Country India New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 16 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -45.020000, 168.740000

Kolkata (CCU) to Queenstown (ZQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 11,047 kilometers (6,864 miles / 5,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 New Zealand. 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 13:53 in Kolkata, it's 21:23 in Queenstown. With a 7.5-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 1,155 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) 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 Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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