CCU
Kolkata
India
17,437 km
10,835 miles
IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
Distance
17,437 km
10,835 mi / 9,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CCU IRJ
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Capitan V A Almonacid Airport
IATA Code CCU IRJ
ICAO Code VECC SANL
City Kolkata La Rioja
Country India Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Elevation 16 ft 1,437 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -29.380000, -66.800000

Kolkata (CCU) to La Rioja (IRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina is 17,437 kilometers (10,835 miles / 9,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:22 in Kolkata, it's 11:52 in La Rioja. With a 8.5-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 1,421 feet between the two airports. Capitan V A Almonacid Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from La Rioja (IRJ) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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