CCU
Kolkata
India
13,962 km
8,676 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
13,962 km
8,676 mi / 7,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

CCU PPT
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CCU PPT
ICAO Code VECC NTAA
City Kolkata Papeete
Country India French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 16 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kolkata (CCU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 13,962 kilometers (8,676 miles / 7,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 12:33 in Kolkata, it's 21:03 in Papeete. With a 15.5-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 Papeete (PPT) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 286° (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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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