Journey from the UK
How long is the flight to Goa & India?
About 9h 45m from London6 to 10 hoursChecked 22 October 2026
About 9 hours direct to Delhi and 9½ to 10 hours to Mumbai. For Goa, most routes have one stop, about 12 to 15 hours in total. India is 5½ hours ahead in winter and 4½ in summer.
- Under 3 hours
- 3 to 6 hours
- 6 to 10 hours
- 10 hours or more
Rating6 to 10 hours
Areas covered4 on this page
Direct flights go from London to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and several other cities. Charter flights to Goa have run in winter, so check if there's one that season.
Flight times from London
- Delhi (DEL)10 hours or more
About 9 hours.
- Mumbai (BOM)10 hours or more
About 9½ to 10 hours.
- Goa (GOI, GOX)10 hours or more
One stop, usually 12 to 15 hours.
- Kerala (COK, TRV)10 hours or more
One stop, usually 13 to 16 hours.
The journey at a glance
Flight from LondonAbout 9h 45m
Distance7,591 km
Time difference+5.5 h (+4.5 h in UK summer)
Main airportGOI
Straight-line estimate for a direct flight from Heathrow. Real flights often take longer.
Before you go
- UK visitors need an e-Visa, applied for before you fly.
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Questions people ask
Is there a direct flight to Goa from the UK?
Not usually. Charter flights have run in winter, but most routes connect in Mumbai, Delhi or the Gulf.