BOM
Mumbai
India
15,581 km
9,681 miles
JAL
Xalapa
Mexico
Distance
15,581 km
9,681 mi / 8,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BOM JAL
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport El Lencero Airport
IATA Code BOM JAL
ICAO Code VABB MMJA
City Mumbai Xalapa
Country India Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Mexico_City
Elevation 37 ft 3,127 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 19.480000, -96.800000

Mumbai (BOM) to Xalapa (JAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to El Lencero Airport (JAL) in Xalapa, Mexico is 15,581 kilometers (9,681 miles / 8,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Mexico. 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 03:41 in Mumbai, it's 16:11 in Xalapa. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,090 feet between the two airports. El Lencero Airport sits higher than Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

The return flight from Xalapa (JAL) 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 El Lencero Airport (JAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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