CCU
Kolkata
India
7,436 km
4,621 miles
NIS
Simberi Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,436 km
4,621 mi / 4,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
103°
east southeast

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CCU NIS
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Simberi Airport
IATA Code CCU NIS
ICAO Code VECC AYSE
City Kolkata Simberi Island
Country India Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 16 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -2.660000, 152.000000

Kolkata (CCU) to Simberi Island (NIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Simberi Airport (NIS) in Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea is 7,436 kilometers (4,621 miles / 4,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 15:45 in Kolkata, it's 20:15 in Simberi Island. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Simberi Island (NIS) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 296° (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 Simberi Airport (NIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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