DEL
New Delhi
India
1,556 km
967 miles
KCA
Kuqa
China
Distance
1,556 km
967 mi / 840 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
18°
north northeast

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DEL KCA
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Kuqa Airport
IATA Code DEL KCA
ICAO Code VIDP ZWKC
City New Delhi Kuqa
Country India China
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 777 ft 3,524 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 41.720000, 82.990000

New Delhi (DEL) to Kuqa (KCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Kuqa Airport (KCA) in Kuqa, China is 1,556 kilometers (967 miles / 840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting India with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:11 in New Delhi, it's 08:41 in Kuqa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,747 feet between the two airports. Kuqa Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport.

The return flight from Kuqa (KCA) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 202° (south southwest). 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 Kuqa Airport (KCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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