CCU
Kolkata
India
12,906 km
8,020 miles
GRI
Grand Island
United States
Distance
12,906 km
8,020 mi / 6,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CCU GRI
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Central Nebraska Regional Airport
IATA Code CCU GRI
ICAO Code VECC KGRI
City Kolkata Grand Island
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Chicago
Elevation 16 ft 1,847 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 40.970000, -98.310000

Kolkata (CCU) to Grand Island (GRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States is 12,906 kilometers (8,020 miles / 6,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 23:33 in Kolkata, it's 12:03 in Grand Island. 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 1,831 feet between the two airports. Central Nebraska Regional Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Island (GRI) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 353° (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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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