CCU
Kolkata
India
13,040 km
8,103 miles
WJF
Lancaster
United States
Distance
13,040 km
8,103 mi / 7,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CCU WJF
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport General Wm J Fox Airfield
IATA Code CCU WJF
ICAO Code VECC KWJF
City Kolkata Lancaster
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 16 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 34.740000, -118.220000

Kolkata (CCU) to Lancaster (WJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States is 13,040 kilometers (8,103 miles / 7,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 00:38 in Kolkata, it's 11:08 in Lancaster. With a 13.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,335 feet between the two airports. General Wm J Fox Airfield sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Lancaster (WJF) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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