One will NOT have to pass through the Suez Canal while going from Mumbai to

1. The Suez Canal connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea. 2. A ship traveling from Mumbai towards the Mediterranean Sea would typically enter the Red Sea, approach the southern end of the canal near the city of Suez, transit through the canal, and exit into the Mediterranean near Port Said. 3. To reach destinations in the Mediterranean like Alexandria (Egypt) or Benghazi (Libya), the ship must pass through the Suez Canal. 4. Port Said is at the northern terminus, so reaching it from Mumbai also requires passing through the Suez Canal. 5. The city of Suez itself is located at the southern entrance to the canal. A vessel arriving from Mumbai via the Red Sea reaches the city of Suez *at* the entrance, without needing to pass *through* the canal's length to arrive at the city.