The flight distance from El Loa Airport (CJC) in Calama, Chile to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India is 16,550 kilometers (10,283 miles / 8,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:43 in Calama, it's 00:13 in New Delhi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,766 feet between the two airports. Indira Gandhi International Airport sits lower than El Loa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from New Delhi (DEL) to Calama (CJC) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Loa Airport (CJC) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.