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IAD to DEL: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Delhi (Indira Gandhi International Airport)
7,492 mi
12,058 km · 6,511 nm
15h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,492 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 9m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- DEL — Indira Gandhi International Airport · Delhi, India
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near DEL
- HSS · Hissar Airport92 mi away
- AGR · Agra Airport111 mi away
- DED · Dehradun Airport130 mi away
- BEK · Bareilly Air Force Station143 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from DEL?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Delhi (DEL) is 7,492 miles (12,058 km, 6,511 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to DEL?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 9m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Delhi?
Delhi is 9.5 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to DEL?
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