DEL
New Delhi
India
9,584 km
5,955 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
9,584 km
5,955 mi / 5,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
277°
west

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DEL HGS
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code DEL HGS
ICAO Code VIDP GFHA
City New Delhi Freetown
Country India Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Freetown
Elevation 777 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 8.400000, -13.130000

New Delhi (DEL) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 9,584 kilometers (5,955 miles / 5,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 India with Sierra Leone. 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 15:59 in New Delhi, it's 10:29 in Freetown. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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