Mumbai to Beijing
6h 20m The flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) covers 4,765 km (2,961 miles) and takes approximately 6h 20m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 51°, passing near 31.4° N, 92.3° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 8h 40m | 9h 05m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 6h 07m | 6h 32m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 5h 18m | 5h 43m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 5h 36m | 6h 02m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| BOM | PEK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| City | Mumbai | Beijing |
| Country | India | China |
| ICAO | VABB | ZBAA |
| Coordinates | 19.0887, 72.8679 | 40.0773, 116.5967 |
| Elevation | 39 ft | 116 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Mumbai to Beijing?
A non-stop flight from Mumbai (BOM) to Beijing (PEK) takes about 6h 20m. The great-circle distance is 4,765 km (2,961 miles, 2,573 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 51°.
How far is Mumbai from Beijing?
4,765 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 2,961 miles or 2,573 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between BOM and PEK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 4,765 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 6h 20m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.