BOM to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 6,540 km (4,064 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 40m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to BOM).
How far is it from Mumbai to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 6,540 km (4,064 mi, 3,531 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BOM to ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly northwest of BOM.
How is the BOM to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written BOM-ZRH in IATA codes and VABB-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is BOM (VABB), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| BOM | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | VABB | LSZH |
| Country | India | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 39 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #56 | #48 |
VABB starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; LSZH starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ZRH sits 1,378 ft (420 m) higher than BOM, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BOM to ZRH
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AI.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Mumbai from Zurich?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 6,540 km (4,064 mi, 3,531 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BOM to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between BOM and ZRH takes about 8h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from BOM?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly northwest of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM).
Which airlines fly BOM to ZRH?
1 airline appear on the BOM-ZRH route in the open dataset, including Swiss International Air Lines.
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