ALE
Alpine
United States
13,978 km
8,685 miles
CCU
Kolkata
India
Distance
13,978 km
8,685 mi / 7,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ALE CCU
Airport Name Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA Code ALE CCU
ICAO Code KE38 VECC
City Alpine Kolkata
Country United States India
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 4,514 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 30.380000, -103.680000 22.650000, 88.450000

Alpine (ALE) to Kolkata (CCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) in Alpine, United States to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India is 13,978 kilometers (8,685 miles / 7,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 United States with India. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:26 in Alpine, it's 20:56 in Kolkata. 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 4,498 feet between the two airports. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport sits lower than Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Kolkata (CCU) to Alpine (ALE) follows a heading of 13° (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 Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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