DEL
New Delhi
India
8,122 km
5,046 miles
VIR
Durban
South Africa
Distance
8,122 km
5,046 mi / 4,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
221°
southwest

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DEL VIR
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Virginia Airport
IATA Code DEL VIR
ICAO Code VIDP FAVG
City New Delhi Durban
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 777 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -29.770000, 31.060000

New Delhi (DEL) to Durban (VIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa is 8,122 kilometers (5,046 miles / 4,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:53 in New Delhi, it's 22:23 in Durban. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Durban (VIR) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 41° (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 Virginia Airport (VIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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