DEL
New Delhi
India
8,501 km
5,282 miles
SIS
Sishen
South Africa
Distance
8,501 km
5,282 mi / 4,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
228°
southwest

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DEL SIS
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Sishen Airport
IATA Code DEL SIS
ICAO Code VIDP FASS
City New Delhi Sishen
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 777 ft 3,848 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -27.650000, 23.000000

New Delhi (DEL) to Sishen (SIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Sishen Airport (SIS) in Sishen, South Africa is 8,501 kilometers (5,282 miles / 4,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 22:18 in New Delhi, it's 18:48 in Sishen. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,071 feet between the two airports. Sishen Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport.

The return flight from Sishen (SIS) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 47° (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 Sishen Airport (SIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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