The flight distance from Aurora Municipal Airport (AUZ) in Chicago/Aurora, United States to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India is 12,055 kilometers (7,490 miles / 6,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with India. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:04 in Chicago/Aurora, it's 11:34 in New Delhi. With a 10.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from New Delhi (DEL) to Chicago/Aurora (AUZ) follows a heading of 349° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aurora Municipal Airport (AUZ) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.