DEL
New Delhi
India
11,594 km
7,204 miles
SLE
Salem
United States
Distance
11,594 km
7,204 mi / 6,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
15°
north northeast

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DEL SLE
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Mcnary Field
IATA Code DEL SLE
ICAO Code VIDP KSLE
City New Delhi Salem
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 777 ft 213 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 44.910000, -123.000000

New Delhi (DEL) to Salem (SLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Mcnary Field (SLE) in Salem, United States is 11,594 kilometers (7,204 miles / 6,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 20:47 in New Delhi, it's 07:17 in Salem. With a 13.5-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 Salem (SLE) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). 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 Mcnary Field (SLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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