DEL
New Delhi
India
12,503 km
7,769 miles
SOP
Pinehurst/Southern Pines
United States
Distance
12,503 km
7,769 mi / 6,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
339°
north northwest

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DEL SOP
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Moore County Airport
IATA Code DEL SOP
ICAO Code VIDP KSOP
City New Delhi Pinehurst/Southern Pines
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/New_York
Elevation 777 ft 459 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 35.240000, -79.390000

New Delhi (DEL) to Pinehurst/Southern Pines (SOP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Moore County Airport (SOP) in Pinehurst/Southern Pines, United States is 12,503 kilometers (7,769 miles / 6,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 00:12 in New Delhi, it's 13:42 in Pinehurst/Southern Pines. 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 Pinehurst/Southern Pines (SOP) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 22° (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 Moore County Airport (SOP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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