CCU
Kolkata
India
6,521 km
4,052 miles
TAJ
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
Distance
6,521 km
4,052 mi / 3,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CCU TAJ
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Tadji Airport
IATA Code CCU TAJ
ICAO Code VECC AYTJ
City Kolkata Aitape
Country India Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 16 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -3.200000, 142.430000

Kolkata (CCU) to Aitape (TAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Tadji Airport (TAJ) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea is 6,521 kilometers (4,052 miles / 3,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting India with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:32 in Kolkata, it's 07:02 in Aitape. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Aitape (TAJ) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Tadji Airport (TAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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