BOM
Mumbai
India
11,036 km
6,857 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
11,036 km
6,857 mi / 5,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
85°
east

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BOM TRW
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code BOM TRW
ICAO Code VABB NGTA
City Mumbai Tarawa
Country India Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 37 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 1.380000, 173.150000

Mumbai (BOM) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 11,036 kilometers (6,857 miles / 5,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:58 in Mumbai, it's 08:28 in Tarawa. With a 6.5-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 Tarawa (TRW) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). 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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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