DEL
New Delhi
India
15,420 km
9,582 miles
RKA
Aratika Nord Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,420 km
9,582 mi / 8,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
81°
east

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DEL RKA
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Aratika Nord Airport
IATA Code DEL RKA
ICAO Code VIDP NTKK
City New Delhi N/A
Country India French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 777 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -15.490000, -145.470000

New Delhi (DEL) to Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) in Aratika Nord Airport, French Polynesia is 15,420 kilometers (9,582 miles / 8,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 15:37 in New Delhi, it's 00:07 in Aratika Nord Airport. With a 15.5-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 Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 296° (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 Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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