BOM
Mumbai
India
6,584 km
4,091 miles
LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
Distance
6,584 km
4,091 mi / 3,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BOM LXU
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Lukulu Airport
IATA Code BOM LXU
ICAO Code VABB FLLK
City Mumbai Lukulu
Country India Zambia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 37 ft 3,480 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 -14.370000, 23.250000

Mumbai (BOM) to Lukulu (LXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia is 6,584 kilometers (4,091 miles / 3,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting India with Zambia. 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 00:02 in Mumbai, it's 20:32 in Lukulu. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,443 feet between the two airports. Lukulu Airport sits higher than Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

The return flight from Lukulu (LXU) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 57° (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 Lukulu Airport (LXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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