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Flights from New York to Kolkata
There are no direct flights from New York to Kolkata. The fastest way is one stop via Abu Dhabi or New Delhi, about 18h 48m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 48m
New York to Kolkata at a glance
Fastest journey18h 48mVia Abu Dhabi, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Abu Dhabi or New Delhi
Best ways to fly from New York to Kolkata
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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NYC Abu Dhabi (AUH) CCU
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, IndiGo
Fri22:30 NYC18:53 AUH1h 52m connection20:45 AUH02:48 CCUEtihad Airways
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NYC New Delhi (DEL) CCU
Leg 1: Air India, American Airlines · Leg 2: Air India, Akasa Air, IndiGo
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 12,746 km7,915 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 48mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +10.5hKolkata vs New York
- Currency in Kolkata
- INR
- Airports
- EWR, JFK, LGA → CCU
Flights from New York to Kolkata: questions answered
Are there direct flights from New York to Kolkata?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Abu Dhabi, New Delhi and Mumbai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from New York to Kolkata?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,746 km.
Where do you change planes between New York and Kolkata?
The best connecting points are Abu Dhabi (AUH), New Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM) and Doha (DOH). Etihad Airways flies both legs via Abu Dhabi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New York and Kolkata?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Kolkata: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).
What is the time difference between New York and Kolkata?
Kolkata is 10.5 hours ahead of New York.
