DEL
New Delhi
India
11,366 km
7,062 miles
SFM
Sanford
United States
Distance
11,366 km
7,062 mi / 6,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
337°
north northwest

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DEL SFM
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport
IATA Code DEL SFM
ICAO Code VIDP KSFM
City New Delhi Sanford
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/New_York
Elevation 777 ft 244 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 43.390000, -70.710000

New Delhi (DEL) to Sanford (SFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford, United States is 11,366 kilometers (7,062 miles / 6,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 18:58 in New Delhi, it's 08:28 in Sanford. With a 10.5-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 Sanford (SFM) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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