DEL
New Delhi
India
5,848 km
3,634 miles
MLA
Luqa
Malta
Distance
5,848 km
3,634 mi / 3,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DEL MLA
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Luqa Airport
IATA Code DEL MLA
ICAO Code VIDP LMML
City New Delhi Luqa
Country India Malta
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Europe/Malta
Elevation 777 ft 300 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 35.860000, 14.480000

New Delhi (DEL) to Luqa (MLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta is 5,848 kilometers (3,634 miles / 3,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:12 in New Delhi, it's 22:42 in Luqa. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Luqa (MLA) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Luqa Airport (MLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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