Flights from Los Angeles to Kolkata
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Shanghai
- 23h 5m
- two tickets, via Bangkok
- $513
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 8,151 mi (13,118 km)
fastest
Via Shanghai
China
23h 5m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $684
Via Doha
Qatar
23h 15m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,219
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
23h 25m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,019
Via Singapore
Singapore
25h 10m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,183
Via Bangkok
Thailand
26h 48m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Bangkok
flight 21h 8m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Suvarnabhumi. Departure to Kolkata: Don Mueang International, Suvarnabhumi.
Bangkok to Kolkata
flight 2h 40m
two ticketsfrom $513
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Los Angeles to cities closest to Kolkata
Los Angeles to Bangkok
Bangkok: 1,002 mi (1,613 km) from Kolkata, flight 21h 8m
from $286
Los Angeles to Chengdu
Chengdu: 1,115 mi (1,794 km) from Kolkata, flight 16h 10m
from $831
Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City: 1,453 mi (2,339 km) from Kolkata, flight 20h 35m
from $384
Los Angeles to Guangzhou
Guangzhou: 1,584 mi (2,549 km) from Kolkata, flight 15h 45m
from $407
Los Angeles to Shenzhen
Shenzhen: 1,637 mi (2,635 km) from Kolkata, flight 15h 35m
from $470
Los Angeles to Hong Kong
Hong Kong: 1,646 mi (2,649 km) from Kolkata, flight 15h 45m
from $331
To Kolkata from cities closest to Los Angeles
Shanghai to Kolkata
Shanghai: 6,483 mi (10,434 km) from Los Angeles, flight 5h 55m
from $159
Kunming to Kolkata
Kunming: 7,554 mi (12,157 km) from Los Angeles, flight 2h 55m
Srinagar to Kolkata
Srinagar: 7,660 mi (12,327 km) from Los Angeles, flight 4h 28m
from $136
Jorhat to Kolkata
Jorhat: 7,729 mi (12,438 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 40m
Dimapur to Kolkata
Dimapur: 7,794 mi (12,543 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 23m
from $67
Guwahati to Kolkata
Guwahati: 7,837 mi (12,612 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 25m
from $60
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Kolkata?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Shanghai.
What is the fastest way to fly from Los Angeles to Kolkata?
Via Shanghai: 14h 10m to the connection, 5h 55m after it, about 23h 5m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Kolkata with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Bangkok from $513. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Los Angeles and Kolkata?
Shanghai (23h 5m total), Doha (23h 15m total), Dubai (23h 25m total), Singapore (25h 10m total) and Bangkok (26h 48m total).
How far is Kolkata from Los Angeles?
8,151 mi (13,118 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.