BOM
Mumbai
India
6,964 km
4,327 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
6,964 km
4,327 mi / 3,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BOM JNB
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BOM JNB
ICAO Code VABB FAOR
City Mumbai Johannesburg
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 37 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Mumbai (BOM) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 6,964 kilometers (4,327 miles / 3,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 11:27 in Mumbai, it's 07:57 in Johannesburg. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,521 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 48° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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