CCU
Kolkata
India
13,466 km
8,367 miles
TYS
Knoxville
United States
Distance
13,466 km
8,367 mi / 7,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

CCU TYS
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Mc Ghee Tyson Airport
IATA Code CCU TYS
ICAO Code VECC KTYS
City Kolkata Knoxville
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/New_York
Elevation 16 ft 986 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 35.810000, -83.990000

Kolkata (CCU) to Knoxville (TYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, United States is 13,466 kilometers (8,367 miles / 7,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 14:27 in Kolkata, it's 03:57 in Knoxville. 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 Knoxville (TYS) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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