DEL
New Delhi
India
2,786 km
1,731 miles
ZHY
Zhongwei
China
Distance
2,786 km
1,731 mi / 1,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
62°
east northeast

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DEL ZHY
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
IATA Code DEL ZHY
ICAO Code VIDP ZLZW
City New Delhi Zhongwei
Country India China
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 777 ft 8,202 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 37.570000, 105.150000

New Delhi (DEL) to Zhongwei (ZHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) in Zhongwei, China is 2,786 kilometers (1,731 miles / 1,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting India with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:25 in New Delhi, it's 21:55 in Zhongwei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,425 feet between the two airports. Zhongwei Shapotou Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zhongwei (ZHY) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). 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 Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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