DEL
New Delhi
India
9,422 km
5,855 miles
KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
Distance
9,422 km
5,855 mi / 5,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
276°
west

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DEL KEN
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Kenema Airport
IATA Code DEL KEN
ICAO Code VIDP GFKE
City New Delhi Kenema
Country India Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Freetown
Elevation 777 ft 485 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 7.890000, -11.180000

New Delhi (DEL) to Kenema (KEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone is 9,422 kilometers (5,855 miles / 5,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Sierra Leone. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:27 in New Delhi, it's 08:57 in Kenema. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kenema (KEN) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 62° (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 Kenema Airport (KEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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