CCU
Kolkata
India
12,912 km
8,023 miles
GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
Distance
12,912 km
8,023 mi / 6,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CCU GWS
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code CCU GWS
ICAO Code VECC KGWS
City Kolkata Glenwood Springs
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Denver
Elevation 16 ft 5,916 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 39.510000, -107.310000

Kolkata (CCU) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States is 12,912 kilometers (8,023 miles / 6,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 14:57 in Kolkata, it's 02:27 in Glenwood Springs. With a 12.5-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 5,900 feet between the two airports. Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). 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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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