CCU
Kolkata
India
14,662 km
9,110 miles
TJN
Takume
French Polynesia
Distance
14,662 km
9,110 mi / 7,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

CCU TJN
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Takume Airport
IATA Code CCU TJN
ICAO Code VECC NTKM
City Kolkata Takume
Country India French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 16 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -15.850000, -142.270000

Kolkata (CCU) to Takume (TJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Takume Airport (TJN) in Takume, French Polynesia is 14,662 kilometers (9,110 miles / 7,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 02:31 in Kolkata, it's 11:01 in Takume. With a 15.5-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 Takume (TJN) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 286° (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 Takume Airport (TJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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