BOM
Mumbai
India
13,931 km
8,656 miles
PMD
Palmdale
United States
Distance
13,931 km
8,656 mi / 7,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

BOM PMD
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport
IATA Code BOM PMD
ICAO Code VABB KPMD
City Mumbai Palmdale
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 37 ft 2,543 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 34.630000, -118.080000

Mumbai (BOM) to Palmdale (PMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) in Palmdale, United States is 13,931 kilometers (8,656 miles / 7,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 United States. 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 18:07 in Mumbai, it's 04:37 in Palmdale. With a 13.5-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 2,506 feet between the two airports. Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport sits higher than Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

The return flight from Palmdale (PMD) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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