CCU
Kolkata
India
11,624 km
7,223 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
11,624 km
7,223 mi / 6,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
22°
north northeast

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CCU SHN
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code CCU SHN
ICAO Code VECC KSHN
City Kolkata Shelton
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 16 ft 273 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 47.230000, -123.150000

Kolkata (CCU) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 11,624 kilometers (7,223 miles / 6,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 22:57 in Kolkata, it's 09:27 in Shelton. With a 13.5-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 Shelton (SHN) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 330° (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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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