BOM
Mumbai
India
13,989 km
8,692 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
13,989 km
8,692 mi / 7,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BOM SMO
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code BOM SMO
ICAO Code VABB KSMO
City Mumbai Santa Monica
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 37 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 34.020000, -118.450000

Mumbai (BOM) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 13,989 kilometers (8,692 miles / 7,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 10:25 in Mumbai, it's 20:55 in Santa Monica. 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.

The return flight from Santa Monica (SMO) 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 Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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