CCU
Kolkata
India
12,037 km
7,479 miles
XWA
Williston
United States
Distance
12,037 km
7,479 mi / 6,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CCU XWA
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Williston Basin International Airport
IATA Code CCU XWA
ICAO Code VECC KXWA
City Kolkata Williston
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Chicago
Elevation 16 ft 2,356 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 48.260000, -103.750000

Kolkata (CCU) to Williston (XWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) in Williston, United States is 12,037 kilometers (7,479 miles / 6,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 23:53 in Kolkata, it's 12:23 in Williston. With a 11.5-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 2,340 feet between the two airports. Williston Basin International Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

The return flight from Williston (XWA) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 348° (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 Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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