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Flight time from New York to Delhi

About 14 hours and 45 minutes non-stop, 11,755 km (7,304 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.

Estimated flight time14h 45mnon-stop
Distance11,755 km7,304 miles · 6,347 nm
Time difference+10h 30mDelhi vs New York
Local time now07:54 / 18:24New York / Delhi

Estimate for a direct flight from New York (JFK, John F. Kennedy) to Delhi (DEL, Indira Gandhi). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.

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How long is the flight from New York to Delhi?

A non-stop flight from New York to Delhi takes about 14 hours and 45 minutes. The two cities are 11,755 km (7,304 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between John F. Kennedy (JFK) and Indira Gandhi (DEL).

This is a long-haul route. If there is no direct flight on your dates, a connection through a hub usually adds 2–6 hours to the journey.

The estimate assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, route and winds – heading east with the jet stream, flights are often a little quicker than this. Check your booking for the exact time.

Time difference and arrival time

Delhi is 10.5 hours ahead of New York right now. A flight leaving New York at 10:00 local time lands at about 11:15 local time in Delhi the next day. With a 10h 30m shift, expect some jet lag: as a rough guide the body adjusts by about an hour a day, and flying east (as on this trip) is usually harder than the other way.

Why arrival times look strange

Airline schedules always show local times: departure in the departure city’s time and arrival in the arrival city’s time. Fly east and you “lose” hours – a 7-hour flight from New York to London leaving at 19:00 lands at 07:00 the next morning. Fly west and you gain them, which is how you can land in Los Angeles almost at the same clock time you left Tokyo. This calculator handles the time zones and daylight saving time for you.

How the flight time estimate works

In estimate mode the calculator measures the great-circle distance between the two cities – the shortest route over the Earth’s surface – and assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h (515 mph), plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. That gives a good guide for a non-stop flight. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, winds and route: flights heading east with the jet stream are often quicker than the same trip heading west, so always check your booking for the exact time.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from New York to Delhi?

A direct flight from New York to Delhi takes about 14 hours and 45 minutes. This is an estimate based on the distance; airline schedules can be shorter or longer depending on the route and winds.

How far is Delhi from New York?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance between New York and Delhi is about 11,755 km, or 7,304 miles.

What is the time difference between New York and Delhi?

Delhi is 10.5 hours ahead of New York at the moment.

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