CCU
Kolkata
India
15,927 km
9,897 miles
QNS
Porto Alegre
Brazil
Distance
15,927 km
9,897 mi / 8,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CCU QNS
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Canoas Airport
IATA Code CCU QNS
ICAO Code VECC SBCO
City Kolkata Porto Alegre
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 16 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -29.950000, -51.140000

Kolkata (CCU) to Porto Alegre (QNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil is 15,927 kilometers (9,897 miles / 8,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 16:46 in Kolkata, it's 08:16 in Porto Alegre. 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.

The return flight from Porto Alegre (QNS) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 92° (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 Canoas Airport (QNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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