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Direct Flights from New York to Mumbai

Mumbai · India

Nonstop service from JFK and EWR to BOM on Air India. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.

Airlines
Air India
Nonstop flights
~1/dayacross 2 airport pairs
Distance
7,787 mi
Flight time
~16h 5mgate to gate
Elevation
39 ftabout the same as home
Days operated
Daily (all week)
Great-circle flight path from New York (JFK) to Mumbai (BOM), 7,787 miles nonstop.JFKBOM

Which airports fly this route

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  • JFKBOMJohn F. Kennedy International
    Air India~1/daySchedule varies7,787 mi
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  • EWRBOMNewark Liberty International
    Air IndiaFrequency variesDaily (all week)7,796 mi
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How rare is this nonstop?

New York is the only city in our data with a nonstop to Mumbai — everywhere else connects.

How long to go to Mumbai for, from New York

16h 5m in the air, 7,787 miles. Give Mumbai a week: the first day goes to the journey and the jet lag, whatever you intend.

About Mumbai

The Gateway of India in Mumbai, India
Photo by A.Savin · FAL

Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is one of the largest cities in India and the capital of the state Maharashtra. A cosmopolitan metropolis, Mumbai was built on seven islands on the Konkan coastline which over time were joined to form the island city of Bombay. The island was in turn joined with the neighbouring island of Salsette to form "Greater Bombay". The city has an estimated metropolitan population of 20 million (2025), making it one of the world's most populous cities.

Summary from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA).

Top things to do in Mumbai

  1. Yash Raj Films is an Indian film production and distribution company founded by filmmaker Yash Chopra in 1970. Since 2012, it has been led by his son Aditya Chopra.
  2. Film City, officially known as the Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari, is an integrated film studio complex located in Goregaon East, Mumbai.
  3. Chaitya Bhoomi, also written as Chaityabhoomi is a Buddhist chaitya and the cremation place of B. R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution and the revived Buddhism in India.
  4. Rajgruha is a memorial and house of the leader B. R. Ambedkar at Hindu colony of Dadar in Mumbai, India. It was named after Rajgriha, in reference to the ancient Hindu-Buddhist kingdom.
  5. Mehboob Studio is an Indian film studio and recording studio in Bandra (W), Mumbai, founded in 1954 by director and producer Mehboob Khan, who previously owned Mehboob Productions, and is most known for films such as Mot…
  6. Shivaji Park, officially Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park, is a public park situated in Dadar, Mumbai. It is the largest park in the island city.
  7. Whistling Woods International is a film, communication and creative arts institute located in Mumbai, India. Founded in 2006 by Subhash Ghai.
  8. The Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) is a public trust that organises the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival in the city of Mumbai, India.
  9. Maheshwari Udyan is a park in Matunga, Mumbai. It was originally known as King's Circle. It was named after George V, the King-Emperor.
  10. KidZania Mumbai is a global indoor theme park, located in R-City Mall, Ghatkopar, Mumbai, India. It is a family entertainment centre for children in the age group of 4 to 16 to enhance their social and cognitive skills.
  11. Ranjit Studios, also known as Ranjit Movietone, was an Indian film production company with studio facilities located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It produced films between 1929 and mid-1970s.

Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).

Mumbai weather, compared with New York

28° warmer than New York on average across the year, on daytime highs:

January
Mumbai 88°F · New York 40°F · 48° warmer
April
Mumbai 92°F · New York 59°F · 33° warmer
July
Mumbai 87°F · New York 84°F · 3° warmer
October
Mumbai 93°F · New York 65°F · 27° warmer

November averages 93°F, hot enough to plan the middle of the day around. Mumbai is the steadier of the two, moving 7° between its coldest and warmest months where New York moves 44°.

Daily highs averaged from Meteostat station records (CC BY 4.0), measured at each city's airport.

Planning a trip to Mumbai

Best time to visit
The best time to visit Mumbai is January and July–September, when the weather is mildest, with daytime highs around 87°F.
How long to stay
Mumbai rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Yash Raj Films, Film City, Mumbai, and Chaitya Bhoomi and beyond.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from New York to Mumbai?
Yes — you can fly nonstop from New York (JFK, EWR) to Mumbai (BOM) on Air India.
Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to Mumbai?
Air India flies nonstop between New York (JFK, EWR) and Mumbai (BOM).
Which New York airport has nonstop flights to Mumbai?
You can leave from 2 New York airports: JFK (John F. Kennedy International) on Air India; EWR (Newark Liberty International) on Air India.
How many nonstop flights are there from New York to Mumbai?
There is about 1 nonstop departure per day (roughly 7 per week) from New York to Mumbai.
How far is Mumbai from New York?
Mumbai is about 7,787 miles from New York by air.
Is there a direct flight from New York to India?
Yes — Mumbai (BOM) has nonstop service from New York on Air India, making it a nonstop gateway to India.
What is there to do in Mumbai?
Popular things to do include Yash Raj Films, Film City, Mumbai, Chaitya Bhoomi, Rajgruha, and more.

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