CCU
Kolkata
India
13,350 km
8,295 miles
PJB
Payson
United States
Distance
13,350 km
8,295 mi / 7,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CCU PJB
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Payson Airport
IATA Code CCU PJB
ICAO Code VECC KPAN
City Kolkata Payson
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Phoenix
Elevation 16 ft 5,157 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 34.260000, -111.340000

Kolkata (CCU) to Payson (PJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Payson Airport (PJB) in Payson, United States is 13,350 kilometers (8,295 miles / 7,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 11:24 in Kolkata, it's 22:54 in Payson. With a 12.5-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 5,141 feet between the two airports. Payson Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Payson (PJB) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 339° (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 Payson Airport (PJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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