BOM
Mumbai
India
7,514 km
4,669 miles
ELS
East London
South Africa
Distance
7,514 km
4,669 mi / 4,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
220°
southwest

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BOM ELS
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Ben Schoeman Airport
IATA Code BOM ELS
ICAO Code VABB FAEL
City Mumbai East London
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 37 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 -33.040000, 27.830000

Mumbai (BOM) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 7,514 kilometers (4,669 miles / 4,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting India with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:11 in Mumbai, it's 17:41 in East London. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from East London (ELS) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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