CCU
Kolkata
India
12,245 km
7,608 miles
GPZ
Grand Rapids
United States
Distance
12,245 km
7,608 mi / 6,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CCU GPZ
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field
IATA Code CCU GPZ
ICAO Code VECC KGPZ
City Kolkata Grand Rapids
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Chicago
Elevation 16 ft 1,356 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 47.210000, -93.510000

Kolkata (CCU) to Grand Rapids (GPZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field (GPZ) in Grand Rapids, United States is 12,245 kilometers (7,608 miles / 6,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 01:38 in Kolkata, it's 14:08 in Grand Rapids. 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 1,340 feet between the two airports. Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Rapids (GPZ) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 358° (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 Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field (GPZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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