CCU
Kolkata
India
14,752 km
9,166 miles
SLU
Castries
Saint Lucia
Distance
14,752 km
9,166 mi / 7,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CCU SLU
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport George F. L. Charles Airport
IATA Code CCU SLU
ICAO Code VECC TLPC
City Kolkata Castries
Country India Saint Lucia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/St_Lucia
Elevation 16 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 14.020000, -60.990000

Kolkata (CCU) to Castries (SLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) in Castries, Saint Lucia is 14,752 kilometers (9,166 miles / 7,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Saint Lucia. 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 14:58 in Kolkata, it's 05:28 in Castries. With a 9.5-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 Castries (SLU) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). 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 George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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