CCU
Kolkata
India
12,613 km
7,838 miles
RST
Rochester
United States
Distance
12,613 km
7,838 mi / 6,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
north

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CCU RST
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Rochester International Airport
IATA Code CCU RST
ICAO Code VECC KRST
City Kolkata Rochester
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Chicago
Elevation 16 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 43.910000, -92.500000

Kolkata (CCU) to Rochester (RST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Rochester International Airport (RST) in Rochester, United States is 12,613 kilometers (7,838 miles / 6,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 19:09 in Kolkata, it's 07:39 in Rochester. With a 11.5-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 1,301 feet between the two airports. Rochester International Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Rochester (RST) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 Rochester International Airport (RST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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