Mumbai to Chongming flights
Chongming lies 5,056 km (3,142 mi) north-east of Mumbai, +2.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 7 h 14 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Mumbai | Chongming | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | China |
| Population | 12.7 million | 637,921 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | BOM, 2 km out | PVG, 54 km out |
Clocks in Chongming are 2 h 30 min ahead of Mumbai right now, so a 7 h 14 min journey lands 9 h 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chongming
Crossing from India into China: money changes from the Rupee to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Mumbai
Mumbai is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, whose 11,511-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI, 22 km).
Arriving in Chongming
Chongming is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), 54 km (34 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA, 58 km), Nantong Xingdong International Airport (NTG, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Pudong International Airport | PVG | 54 km (34 mi) | 13,123 ft | 13 ft |
| Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport | SHA | 58 km (36 mi) | 11,154 ft | 10 ft |
| Nantong Xingdong International Airport (regional) | NTG | 84 km (52 mi) | 11,155 ft | 16 ft |
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Staying in Chongming
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Common questions
How far is Chongming from Mumbai?
5,056 km (3,142 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Mumbai.
How long does it take to get from Mumbai to Chongming by air?
About 7 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mumbai and Chongming?
Chongming is 2 h 30 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Mumbai to Chongming flights?
Typically Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG); Chongming also has SHA, NTG.
What currency do I need in Chongming?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Chongming?
Our booking partner lists 3 places to stay in Chongming, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.