DEL
New Delhi
India
16,236 km
10,088 miles
RGL
Rio Gallegos
Argentina
Distance
16,236 km
10,088 mi / 8,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
218°
southwest

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DEL RGL
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport
IATA Code DEL RGL
ICAO Code VIDP SAWG
City New Delhi Rio Gallegos
Country India Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 777 ft 61 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -51.610000, -69.310000

New Delhi (DEL) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina is 16,236 kilometers (10,088 miles / 8,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:41 in New Delhi, it's 13:11 in Rio Gallegos. With a 8.5-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 Rio Gallegos (RGL) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). 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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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