CCU
Kolkata
India
12,340 km
7,668 miles
DRE
Drummond Island
United States
Distance
12,340 km
7,668 mi / 6,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
354°
north

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CCU DRE
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Drummond Island Airport
IATA Code CCU DRE
ICAO Code VECC KDRM
City Kolkata Drummond Island
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/New_York
Elevation 16 ft 668 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 46.010000, -83.740000

Kolkata (CCU) to Drummond Island (DRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Drummond Island Airport (DRE) in Drummond Island, United States is 12,340 kilometers (7,668 miles / 6,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 21:52 in Kolkata, it's 11:22 in Drummond Island. With a 10.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Drummond Island (DRE) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 8° (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 Drummond Island Airport (DRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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