CCU
Kolkata
India
13,811 km
8,581 miles
LMS
Louisville
United States
Distance
13,811 km
8,581 mi / 7,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
358°
north

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CCU LMS
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Louisville/Winston County Airport
IATA Code CCU LMS
ICAO Code VECC KLMS
City Kolkata Louisville
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Chicago
Elevation 16 ft 575 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 33.100000, -89.100000

Kolkata (CCU) to Louisville (LMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Louisville/Winston County Airport (LMS) in Louisville, United States is 13,811 kilometers (8,581 miles / 7,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 22:46 in Kolkata, it's 11:16 in Louisville. 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.

The return flight from Louisville (LMS) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 3° (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 Louisville/Winston County Airport (LMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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