CCU
Kolkata
India
11,923 km
7,409 miles
LWS
Lewiston
United States
Distance
11,923 km
7,409 mi / 6,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CCU LWS
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport
IATA Code CCU LWS
ICAO Code VECC KLWS
City Kolkata Lewiston
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 16 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 46.370000, -117.020000

Kolkata (CCU) to Lewiston (LWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) in Lewiston, United States is 11,923 kilometers (7,409 miles / 6,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 15:53 in Kolkata, it's 02:23 in Lewiston. With a 13.5-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 1,426 feet between the two airports. Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Lewiston (LWS) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 335° (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 Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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