DEL
New Delhi
India
12,871 km
7,998 miles
FLG
Flagstaff
United States
Distance
12,871 km
7,998 mi / 6,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
north

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DEL FLG
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
IATA Code DEL FLG
ICAO Code VIDP KFLG
City New Delhi Flagstaff
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Phoenix
Elevation 777 ft 7,015 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 35.140000, -111.670000

New Delhi (DEL) to Flagstaff (FLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) in Flagstaff, United States is 12,871 kilometers (7,998 miles / 6,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:43 in New Delhi, it's 06:13 in Flagstaff. With a 12.5-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 6,238 feet between the two airports. Flagstaff Pulliam 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 Flagstaff (FLG) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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