CCU
Kolkata
India
16,870 km
10,482 miles
TQS
Tres Esquinas
Colombia
Distance
16,870 km
10,482 mi / 9,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CCU TQS
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Tres Esquinas Air Base
IATA Code CCU TQS
ICAO Code VECC SKTQ
City Kolkata Tres Esquinas
Country India Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Bogota
Elevation 16 ft 585 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 0.750000, -75.230000

Kolkata (CCU) to Tres Esquinas (TQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) in Tres Esquinas, Colombia is 16,870 kilometers (10,482 miles / 9,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:45 in Kolkata, it's 23:15 in Tres Esquinas. With a 10.5-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 Tres Esquinas (TQS) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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