DEL
New Delhi
India
12,840 km
7,978 miles
LAM
Los Alamos
United States
Distance
12,840 km
7,978 mi / 6,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
north

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DEL LAM
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Los Alamos Airport
IATA Code DEL LAM
ICAO Code VIDP KLAM
City New Delhi Los Alamos
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Denver
Elevation 777 ft 7,171 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 35.880000, -106.270000

New Delhi (DEL) to Los Alamos (LAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States is 12,840 kilometers (7,978 miles / 6,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 14:10 in New Delhi, it's 01:40 in Los Alamos. With a 12.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,394 feet between the two airports. Los Alamos Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Los Alamos (LAM) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 357° (north). 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 Los Alamos Airport (LAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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