CCU
Kolkata
India
13,392 km
8,321 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
13,392 km
8,321 mi / 7,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
18°
north northeast

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CCU SOW
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code CCU SOW
ICAO Code VECC KSOW
City Kolkata Show Low
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Phoenix
Elevation 16 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 34.270000, -110.010000

Kolkata (CCU) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 13,392 kilometers (8,321 miles / 7,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 18:47 in Kolkata, it's 06:17 in Show Low. With a 12.5-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 6,400 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 340° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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