DEL
New Delhi
India
13,149 km
8,170 miles
SAD
Safford
United States
Distance
13,149 km
8,170 mi / 7,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
north

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DEL SAD
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Safford Regional Airport
IATA Code DEL SAD
ICAO Code VIDP KSAD
City New Delhi Safford
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Phoenix
Elevation 777 ft 3,178 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 32.850000, -109.640000

New Delhi (DEL) to Safford (SAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States is 13,149 kilometers (8,170 miles / 7,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:59 in New Delhi, it's 07:29 in Safford. With a 12.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,401 feet between the two airports. Safford Regional Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport.

The return flight from Safford (SAD) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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