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JFK to DEL: distance & flight time
New York (John F Kennedy International Airport) → Delhi (Indira Gandhi International Airport)
7,304 mi
11,755 km · 6,347 nm
14h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,304 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 47m 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
- JFK — John F Kennedy International Airport · New York, 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 JFK
- LGA · La Guardia Airport11 mi away
- EWR · Newark Liberty International Airport21 mi away
- JRB · Downtown-Manhattan/Wall St Heliport13 mi away
- JRA · West 30th St. Heliport14 mi away
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 JFK from DEL?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Delhi (DEL) is 7,304 miles (11,755 km, 6,347 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from JFK to DEL?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 47m 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 New York and Delhi?
Delhi is 9.5 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from JFK to DEL?
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