BOM
Mumbai
India
6,583 km
4,090 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
6,583 km
4,090 mi / 3,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
225°
southwest

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BOM PHW
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code BOM PHW
ICAO Code VABB FAPH
City Mumbai Phalaborwa
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 37 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Mumbai (BOM) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 6,583 kilometers (4,090 miles / 3,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 South Africa. 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 10:08 in Mumbai, it's 06:38 in Phalaborwa. 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 1,395 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 47° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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