The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) in El Salvador, Chile is 16,746 kilometers (10,406 miles / 9,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 India with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:57 in New Delhi, it's 07:27 in El Salvador. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,463 feet between the two airports. Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from El Salvador (ESR) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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