DEL
New Delhi
India
13,111 km
8,147 miles
JAN
Jackson
United States
Distance
13,111 km
8,147 mi / 7,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
348°
north northwest

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DEL JAN
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
IATA Code DEL JAN
ICAO Code VIDP KJAN
City New Delhi Jackson
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Chicago
Elevation 777 ft 346 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 32.310000, -90.080000

New Delhi (DEL) to Jackson (JAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) in Jackson, United States is 13,111 kilometers (8,147 miles / 7,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 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 11:13 in New Delhi, it's 23:43 in Jackson. With a 11.5-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 Jackson (JAN) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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