BOM
Mumbai
India
7,090 km
4,406 miles
PCF
Potchefstroom
South Africa
Distance
7,090 km
4,406 mi / 3,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BOM PCF
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Potchefstroom Airport
IATA Code BOM PCF
ICAO Code VABB FAPS
City Mumbai Potchefstroom
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 37 ft 4,520 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 -26.670000, 27.080000

Mumbai (BOM) to Potchefstroom (PCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) in Potchefstroom, South Africa is 7,090 kilometers (4,406 miles / 3,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 00:41 in Mumbai, it's 21:11 in Potchefstroom. 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 4,483 feet between the two airports. Potchefstroom Airport sits higher than Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

The return flight from Potchefstroom (PCF) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 49° (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 Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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