DEL
New Delhi
India
4,784 km
2,972 miles
SXU
Soddu
Ethiopia
Distance
4,784 km
2,972 mi / 2,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
247°
west southwest

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DEL SXU
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Soddu Airport
IATA Code DEL SXU
ICAO Code VIDP HASD
City New Delhi Soddu
Country India Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 777 ft 6,400 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 6.820000, 37.750000

New Delhi (DEL) to Soddu (SXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Soddu Airport (SXU) in Soddu, Ethiopia is 4,784 kilometers (2,972 miles / 2,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 02:47 in New Delhi, it's 00:17 in Soddu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,623 feet between the two airports. Soddu Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Soddu (SXU) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 55° (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 Soddu Airport (SXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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