BOM
Mumbai
India
10,944 km
6,801 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
10,944 km
6,801 mi / 5,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
83°
east

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BOM MTK
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code BOM MTK
ICAO Code VABB NGMN
City Mumbai Makin Island
Country India Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 37 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 3.370000, 172.990000

Mumbai (BOM) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 10,944 kilometers (6,801 miles / 5,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:07 in Mumbai, it's 05:37 in Makin Island. With a 6.5-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 Makin Island (MTK) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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