CCU
Kolkata
India
8,934 km
5,551 miles
MEB
Melbourne Essendon Airport
Australia
Distance
8,934 km
5,551 mi / 4,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
138°
southeast

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CCU MEB
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Melbourne Essendon Airport
IATA Code CCU MEB
ICAO Code VECC YMEN
City Kolkata N/A
Country India Australia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 16 ft 282 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -37.730000, 144.900000

Kolkata (CCU) to Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) in Melbourne Essendon Airport, Australia is 8,934 kilometers (5,551 miles / 4,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting India with Australia. 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 20:13 in Kolkata, it's 01:43 in Melbourne Essendon Airport. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 309° (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 Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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