New York to Kolkata
16h 15m The flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) covers 12,741 km (7,917 miles) and takes approximately 16h 15m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 18°, passing near 73.5° N, 39.3° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 23h 10m | 23h 35m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 20m | 16h 45m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 09m | 14h 35m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 59m | 15h 25m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| JFK | CCU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport |
| City | New York | Kolkata |
| Country | United States | India |
| ICAO | KJFK | VECC |
| Coordinates | 40.6394, -73.7793 | 22.654, 88.4477 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 16 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from New York to Kolkata?
A non-stop flight from New York (JFK) to Kolkata (CCU) takes about 16h 15m. The great-circle distance is 12,741 km (7,917 miles, 6,880 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 18°.
How far is New York from Kolkata?
12,741 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,917 miles or 6,880 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between JFK and CCU?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,741 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 16h 15m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.