BOM
Mumbai
India
13,137 km
8,163 miles
DSM
Des Moines
United States
Distance
13,137 km
8,163 mi / 7,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
349°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BOM DSM
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Des Moines International Airport
IATA Code BOM DSM
ICAO Code VABB KDSM
City Mumbai Des Moines
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Chicago
Elevation 37 ft 958 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 41.500000, -93.700000

Mumbai (BOM) to Des Moines (DSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States is 13,137 kilometers (8,163 miles / 7,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 349°.

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 16:18 in Mumbai, it's 04:48 in Des Moines. With a 11.5-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 Des Moines (DSM) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). 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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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