DEL
New Delhi
India
7,502 km
4,662 miles
LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
Distance
7,502 km
4,662 mi / 4,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
238°
west southwest

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DEL LXU
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Lukulu Airport
IATA Code DEL LXU
ICAO Code VIDP FLLK
City New Delhi Lukulu
Country India Zambia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 777 ft 3,480 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -14.370000, 23.250000

New Delhi (DEL) to Lukulu (LXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia is 7,502 kilometers (4,662 miles / 4,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Zambia. 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 00:54 in New Delhi, it's 21:24 in Lukulu. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,703 feet between the two airports. Lukulu Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport.

The return flight from Lukulu (LXU) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 50° (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 Lukulu Airport (LXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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