AUQ
Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport
French Polynesia
14,774 km
9,180 miles
CCU
Kolkata
India
Distance
14,774 km
9,180 mi / 7,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
Pacific/Marquesas
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AUQ CCU
Airport Name Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA Code AUQ CCU
ICAO Code NTMN VECC
City N/A Kolkata
Country French Polynesia India
Timezone Pacific/Marquesas Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 1,481 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -9.770000, -139.010000 22.650000, 88.450000

Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) to Kolkata (CCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) in Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport, French Polynesia to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India is 14,774 kilometers (9,180 miles / 7,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 French Polynesia with India. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:09 in Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport, it's 09:09 in Kolkata. With a 15-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 1,465 feet between the two airports. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport sits lower than Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport.

The return flight from Kolkata (CCU) to Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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