DEL
New Delhi
India
7,633 km
4,743 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
7,633 km
4,743 mi / 4,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
225°
southwest

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DEL PHW
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code DEL PHW
ICAO Code VIDP FAPH
City New Delhi Phalaborwa
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 777 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -23.940000, 31.160000

New Delhi (DEL) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 7,633 kilometers (4,743 miles / 4,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 South Africa. 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 09:50 in New Delhi, it's 06:20 in Phalaborwa. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 43° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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