United States
IndiaLos Angeles (LAX) to Mumbai (BOM) shipping route.
14,698 km by air, about 19 h 6 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Los Angeles (LAX) and Mumbai (BOM)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Los Angeles (LAX)AirMumbai (BOM)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 14,698 km (9,133 mi) |
| Straight line | 13,999 km |
| Flight time | 19 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Los Angeles (LAX) to Mumbai (BOM) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Los Angeles International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is 14,698 km (7,937 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 13,999 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 19 h 6 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for LAX to BOM this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Los Angeles to Mumbai saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into India, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Los Angeles (LAX) in this directory, Mumbai (BOM) is the 60th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Los Angeles: Abu Dhabi (14,156 km), Dubai (14,071 km) and Jeddah (14,059 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Mumbai (BOM)?
14,698 km along the flight path (13,999 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Los Angeles (LAX) to Mumbai (BOM)?
About 19 h 6 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Mumbai (BOM) to Los Angeles (LAX) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.