Flights from New York (JFK) to Kolkata (CCU)

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Fly from New York to Kolkata with Etihad Airways

Book flights from New York to Kolkata with Etihad to explore new horizons, experiences and adventures in India’s ‘City of Joy’.

Plan your dream stay by adding the amazing Dakshineswar Kali Temple to your itinerary and admire its striking architecture. Your trip can take you over the Howrah Bridge and towards central Kolkata, eventually reaching the iconic Victoria Memorial and the museum of Indian history and art.

JFK to CCU: flight facts

Journey time 18hrs 55mins

Journey times from New York City to Kolkata depend on the length of your connection in Abu Dhabi. Feel free to extend that into a stay in the exciting capital of the UAE.

Flight distance 9,043 miles

Flights from New York City to Kolkata via Abu Dhabi cover 9,043 miles (14,553 kilometres).

Your flight from New York to Kolkata

Your journey begins at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), taking you across the Atlantic Ocean, bound for Western Europe, before jetting across the rest of the continent.

After a stop at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) on the glittering Arabian Gulf, where you can extend your connection and discover the city, the journey’s second stage sees you soar across the Arabian Sea and India, bound for Kolkata Airport (CCU) in the east of the nation.

*Aircraft, cabins and services may vary by route and flight. You can check this when you search for your flight. This page was last updated Sept 2019.

Flying from New York to Kolkata: FAQs

Where are the best places to stay in Kolkata?

There are numerous neighbourhoods perfect to stay in after your flight leaves New York and touches down in Kolkata.

Park Street is close to most of the main tourist attractions and is full of places to eat – one of its nicknames is ‘Food Street’. Sudder Street and New Market are also great places to stay during your trip.

Is Kolkata easy to get around?

Autorickshaws offer an easy and exciting way to navigate Kolkata’s busy streets.

If you want to beat the traffic, try the ferries that regularly operate across the Hooghly River between central Kolkata and the neighbouring city of Howrah.

Top tips for New York to Kolkata

view of victoria memorial hall at sunset kolkata india

The Victoria Memorial's stunning galleries

New York might have the Met and The Frick Collection, but Kolkata has the Victoria Memorial.

Dating back to the 1920s, it today operates as a museum and has a total of 25 galleries, displaying items such as weapons, sculptures, paintings, maps, coins, stamps and textiles. The white marble building’s domes and other design features are a joy to behold.

flowers for sale in the mallick ghat flower market

Fabulous floral markets

While Kolkata has fashion boutiques in the Elgin Road and Gariahat areas that will satiate any craving for NYC’s Macy’s, the markets are something else entirely.

The Mallick Ghat flower market – on the banks of the Hooghly River – will fill up your senses with its colourful wares, floral delights and breathless pace.

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