BLR
Bangalore
India
14,314 km
8,894 miles
MIT
Shafter
United States
Distance
14,314 km
8,894 mi / 7,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
18°
north northeast

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BLR MIT
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Shafter-Minter Field
IATA Code BLR MIT
ICAO Code VOBL KMIT
City Bangalore Shafter
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,000 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 35.510000, -119.190000

Bangalore (BLR) to Shafter (MIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States is 14,314 kilometers (8,894 miles / 7,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 19:26 in Bangalore, it's 05:56 in Shafter. 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 2,575 feet between the two airports. Shafter-Minter Field sits lower than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Shafter (MIT) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 339° (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 Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) and Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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