BOM
Mumbai
India
6,311 km
3,921 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
6,311 km
3,921 mi / 3,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
269°
west

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BOM PLF
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code BOM PLF
ICAO Code VABB FTTP
City Mumbai Pala
Country India Chad
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 37 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 9.380000, 14.930000

Mumbai (BOM) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 6,311 kilometers (3,921 miles / 3,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Chad. 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 23:44 in Mumbai, it's 19:14 in Pala. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,495 feet between the two airports. Pala Airport sits higher than Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

The return flight from Pala (PLF) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 73° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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