BHM
Birmingham
United States
13,774 km
8,559 miles
BOM
Mumbai
India
Distance
13,774 km
8,559 mi / 7,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.5h
America/Chicago
Heading
23°
north northeast

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BHM BOM
Airport Name Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
IATA Code BHM BOM
ICAO Code KBHM VABB
City Birmingham Mumbai
Country United States India
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 650 ft 37 ft
Coordinates 33.560000, -86.750000 19.090000, 72.870000

Birmingham (BHM) to Mumbai (BOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) in Birmingham, United States to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India is 13,774 kilometers (8,559 miles / 7,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 United States with India. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:48 in Birmingham, it's 02:18 in Mumbai. 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.

The return flight from Mumbai (BOM) to Birmingham (BHM) follows a heading of 340° (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 Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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