DEL
New Delhi
India
1,542 km
958 miles
HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
1,542 km
958 mi / 833 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
298°
west northwest

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DEL HEA
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Herat Airport
IATA Code DEL HEA
ICAO Code VIDP OAHR
City New Delhi N/A
Country India Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Kabul
Elevation 777 ft 3,206 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 34.210000, 62.230000

New Delhi (DEL) to Herat Airport (HEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan is 1,542 kilometers (958 miles / 833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:09 in New Delhi, it's 22:09 in Herat Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,429 feet between the two airports. Herat Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport.

The return flight from Herat Airport (HEA) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). 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 Herat Airport (HEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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