DEL
New Delhi
India
12,592 km
7,825 miles
PCN
Picton
New Zealand
Distance
12,592 km
7,825 mi / 6,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
126°
southeast

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DEL PCN
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Picton Aerodrome
IATA Code DEL PCN
ICAO Code VIDP NZPN
City New Delhi Picton
Country India New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 777 ft 161 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -41.350000, 173.960000

New Delhi (DEL) to Picton (PCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Picton Aerodrome (PCN) in Picton, New Zealand is 12,592 kilometers (7,825 miles / 6,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 New Zealand. 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 04:49 in New Delhi, it's 12:19 in Picton. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Picton (PCN) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 288° (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 Picton Aerodrome (PCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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