CCU
Kolkata
India
9,223 km
5,731 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
9,223 km
5,731 mi / 4,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CCU MDY
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code CCU MDY
ICAO Code VECC PMDY
City Kolkata Midway Atoll
Country India UM
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Midway
Elevation 16 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 28.200000, -177.380000

Kolkata (CCU) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 9,223 kilometers (5,731 miles / 4,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:32 in Kolkata, it's 04:02 in Midway Atoll. With a 16.5-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 292° (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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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