BOM
Mumbai
India
16,683 km
10,367 miles
VHZ
Vahitahi
French Polynesia
Distance
16,683 km
10,367 mi / 9,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

BOM VHZ
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Vahitahi Airport
IATA Code BOM VHZ
ICAO Code VABB NTUV
City Mumbai Vahitahi
Country India French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 37 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 -18.780000, -138.850000

Mumbai (BOM) to Vahitahi (VHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 16,683 kilometers (10,367 miles / 9,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 18:11 in Mumbai, it's 02:41 in Vahitahi. With a 15.5-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 Vahitahi (VHZ) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 276° (west). 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 Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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