DEL
New Delhi
India
7,981 km
4,959 miles
EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
Distance
7,981 km
4,959 mi / 4,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
221°
southwest

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DEL EMG
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Empangeni Airport
IATA Code DEL EMG
ICAO Code VIDP FAEM
City New Delhi Empangeni
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 777 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -28.720000, 31.890000

New Delhi (DEL) to Empangeni (EMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa is 7,981 kilometers (4,959 miles / 4,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 20:15 in New Delhi, it's 16:45 in Empangeni. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Empangeni (EMG) 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 Empangeni Airport (EMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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