The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 14,058 kilometers (8,735 miles / 7,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Brazil. 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 02:43 in New Delhi, it's 18:13 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 De Janeiro (SDU) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.