CCU
Kolkata
India
9,484 km
5,893 miles
KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
Distance
9,484 km
5,893 mi / 5,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
92°
east

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CCU KUC
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Kuria Airport
IATA Code CCU KUC
ICAO Code VECC NGKT
City Kolkata Kuria
Country India Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 16 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 0.220000, 173.440000

Kolkata (CCU) to Kuria (KUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati is 9,484 kilometers (5,893 miles / 5,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:38 in Kolkata, it's 00:08 in Kuria. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kuria (KUC) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Kuria Airport (KUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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