DEL
New Delhi
India
8,094 km
5,029 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
8,094 km
5,029 mi / 4,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
352°
north

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DEL THU
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code DEL THU
ICAO Code VIDP BGTL
City New Delhi Thule
Country India Greenland
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Thule
Elevation 777 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 76.530000, -68.700000

New Delhi (DEL) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 8,094 kilometers (5,029 miles / 4,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Greenland. 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 17:00 in New Delhi, it's 07:30 in Thule. With a 9.5-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 Thule (THU) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 31° (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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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