DEL
New Delhi
India
6,561 km
4,077 miles
LMB
Salima
Malawi
Distance
6,561 km
4,077 mi / 3,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
230°
southwest

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DEL LMB
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Salima Airport
IATA Code DEL LMB
ICAO Code VIDP FWSM
City New Delhi Salima
Country India Malawi
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 777 ft 1,688 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -13.760000, 34.580000

New Delhi (DEL) to Salima (LMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Salima Airport (LMB) in Salima, Malawi is 6,561 kilometers (4,077 miles / 3,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 Malawi. 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 00:15 in New Delhi, it's 20:45 in Salima. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salima (LMB) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 44° (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 Salima Airport (LMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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