APK
Apataki
French Polynesia
15,836 km
9,840 miles
BOM
Mumbai
India
Distance
15,836 km
9,840 mi / 8,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
281°
west

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APK BOM
Airport Name Apataki Airport Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
IATA Code APK BOM
ICAO Code NTGD VABB
City Apataki Mumbai
Country French Polynesia India
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 8 ft 37 ft
Coordinates -15.570000, -146.410000 19.090000, 72.870000

Apataki (APK) to Mumbai (BOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apataki Airport (APK) in Apataki, French Polynesia to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India is 15,836 kilometers (9,840 miles / 8,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 French Polynesia with India. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:11 in Apataki, it's 19:41 in Mumbai. 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 Mumbai (BOM) to Apataki (APK) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Apataki Airport (APK) and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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