CCU
Kolkata
India
13,065 km
8,118 miles
EKN
Elkins
United States
Distance
13,065 km
8,118 mi / 7,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

CCU EKN
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport
IATA Code CCU EKN
ICAO Code VECC KEKN
City Kolkata Elkins
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/New_York
Elevation 16 ft 1,987 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 38.890000, -79.860000

Kolkata (CCU) to Elkins (EKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) in Elkins, United States is 13,065 kilometers (8,118 miles / 7,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 23:20 in Kolkata, it's 12:50 in Elkins. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,971 feet between the two airports. Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Elkins (EKN) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 12° (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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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