DEL
New Delhi
India
16,024 km
9,957 miles
RGA
Rio Grande
Argentina
Distance
16,024 km
9,957 mi / 8,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
215°
southwest

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DEL RGA
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Hermes Quijada International Airport
IATA Code DEL RGA
ICAO Code VIDP SAWE
City New Delhi Rio Grande
Country India Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Elevation 777 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -53.780000, -67.750000

New Delhi (DEL) to Rio Grande (RGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) in Rio Grande, Argentina is 16,024 kilometers (9,957 miles / 8,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:06 in New Delhi, it's 05:36 in Rio Grande. With a 8.5-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 Rio Grande (RGA) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). 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 Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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