CCU
Kolkata
India
11,402 km
7,085 miles
WHK
Whakatane Airport
New Zealand
Distance
11,402 km
7,085 mi / 6,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
126°
southeast

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CCU WHK
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Whakatane Airport
IATA Code CCU WHK
ICAO Code VECC NZWK
City Kolkata N/A
Country India New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 16 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 -37.920000, 176.910000

Kolkata (CCU) to Whakatane Airport (WHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Whakatane Airport (WHK) in Whakatane Airport, New Zealand is 11,402 kilometers (7,085 miles / 6,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 New Zealand. 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 05:26 in Kolkata, it's 12:56 in Whakatane Airport. With a 7.5-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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 289° (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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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