BOM
Mumbai
India
7,735 km
4,807 miles
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Distance
7,735 km
4,807 mi / 4,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
221°
southwest

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BOM PLZ
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Port Elizabeth Airport
IATA Code BOM PLZ
ICAO Code VABB FAPE
City Mumbai Port Elizabeth
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 37 ft 226 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 -33.980000, 25.620000

Mumbai (BOM) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is 7,735 kilometers (4,807 miles / 4,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 04:00 in Mumbai, it's 00:30 in Port Elizabeth. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) 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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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