CCU
Kolkata
India
17,263 km
10,727 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
17,263 km
10,727 mi / 9,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
213°
south southwest

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CCU WCA
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code CCU WCA
ICAO Code VECC SCST
City Kolkata Castro
Country India Chile
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Santiago
Elevation 16 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Kolkata (CCU) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 17,263 kilometers (10,727 miles / 9,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 Chile. 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 19:54 in Kolkata, it's 11:24 in Castro. With a 8.5-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 Castro (WCA) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). 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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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