DEL
New Delhi
India
9,887 km
6,144 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
9,887 km
6,144 mi / 5,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
58°
east northeast

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DEL MDY
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code DEL MDY
ICAO Code VIDP PMDY
City New Delhi Midway Atoll
Country India UM
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Midway
Elevation 777 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 28.200000, -177.380000

New Delhi (DEL) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 9,887 kilometers (6,144 miles / 5,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:29 in New Delhi, it's 04:59 in Midway Atoll. With a 16.5-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). 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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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