The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia is 16,242 kilometers (10,092 miles / 8,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:56 in New Delhi, it's 07:26 in Nukutavake. With a 15.5-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 Nukutavake (NUK) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 293° (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 Nukutavake Airport (NUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.