How long is the flight from Chicago to New Delhi?

The flight from Chicago (ORD) to New Delhi (DEL) takes about 12h 30m nonstop on a widebody airliner, based on the 6,492 nautical mile great-circle distance. Published airline schedules add taxi and buffer time.

How far is it from Chicago to New Delhi?

It is 7,470 miles (12,022 km, or 6,492 nautical miles) in a straight line.

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ORD → DEL · Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport

The flight from Chicago (ORD) to New Delhi (DEL) takes about 12h 30m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 7,470 miles (12,022 km).

7,470

miles

12,022

kilometers

+11h

time change

northbound

How the aircraft compares

Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ

Beyond range

NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320

Beyond range

WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777

12h 30m

When will you arrive?

New Delhi is 11 hours ahead of Chicago. You cross 11 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.

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How long is the flight from Chicago to New Delhi?: About 12h 30m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
How far is it?: 7,470 miles, or 12,022 km (6,492 nautical miles) in a straight line.
What is the time difference?: New Delhi is 11 hours ahead of Chicago.

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