BOM
Mumbai
India
9,286 km
5,770 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
9,286 km
5,770 mi / 5,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
277°
west

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BOM HGS
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code BOM HGS
ICAO Code VABB GFHA
City Mumbai Freetown
Country India Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Freetown
Elevation 37 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 8.400000, -13.130000

Mumbai (BOM) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 9,286 kilometers (5,770 miles / 5,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Sierra Leone. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:52 in Mumbai, it's 19:22 in Freetown. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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