DEL
New Delhi
India
12,713 km
7,899 miles
WHK
Whakatane Airport
New Zealand
Distance
12,713 km
7,899 mi / 6,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
121°
east southeast

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DEL WHK
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Whakatane Airport
IATA Code DEL WHK
ICAO Code VIDP NZWK
City New Delhi N/A
Country India New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 777 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -37.920000, 176.910000

New Delhi (DEL) to Whakatane Airport (WHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Whakatane Airport (WHK) in Whakatane Airport, New Zealand is 12,713 kilometers (7,899 miles / 6,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:43 in New Delhi, it's 07:13 in Whakatane Airport. With a 7.5-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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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