BOM
Mumbai
India
14,479 km
8,997 miles
GLS
Galveston
United States
Distance
14,479 km
8,997 mi / 7,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BOM GLS
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Scholes International At Galveston Airport
IATA Code BOM GLS
ICAO Code VABB KGLS
City Mumbai Galveston
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Chicago
Elevation 37 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 29.270000, -94.860000

Mumbai (BOM) to Galveston (GLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States is 14,479 kilometers (8,997 miles / 7,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:43 in Mumbai, it's 17:13 in Galveston. 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 Galveston (GLS) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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