DEL
New Delhi
India
8,965 km
5,571 miles
EIL
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
8,965 km
5,571 mi / 4,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
18°
north northeast

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DEL EIL
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Eielson Afb Airport
IATA Code DEL EIL
ICAO Code VIDP PAEI
City New Delhi Fairbanks
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Anchorage
Elevation 777 ft 548 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 64.670000, -147.100000

New Delhi (DEL) to Fairbanks (EIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) in Fairbanks, United States is 8,965 kilometers (5,571 miles / 4,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:24 in New Delhi, it's 14:54 in Fairbanks. With a 14.5-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 Fairbanks (EIL) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 322° (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 Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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