DEL
New Delhi
India
8,424 km
5,234 miles
KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
Distance
8,424 km
5,234 mi / 4,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
105°
east southeast

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DEL KBM
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Kabwum
IATA Code DEL KBM
ICAO Code VIDP AYKB
City New Delhi N/A
Country India Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 777 ft 4,450 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -6.160000, 147.190000

New Delhi (DEL) to Kabwum (KBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea is 8,424 kilometers (5,234 miles / 4,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting India with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:48 in New Delhi, it's 04:18 in Kabwum. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,673 feet between the two airports. Kabwum sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport.

The return flight from Kabwum (KBM) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Kabwum (KBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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