CCU
Kolkata
India
15,791 km
9,812 miles
QAC
Castro
Brazil
Distance
15,791 km
9,812 mi / 8,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CCU QAC
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Castro Airport
IATA Code CCU QAC
ICAO Code VECC SSQT
City Kolkata Castro
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 16 ft 3,314 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -24.810000, -49.960000

Kolkata (CCU) to Castro (QAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Castro Airport (QAC) in Castro, Brazil is 15,791 kilometers (9,812 miles / 8,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:52 in Kolkata, it's 13:22 in Castro. With a 8.5-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 3,298 feet between the two airports. Castro Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Castro (QAC) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Castro Airport (QAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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