AUH to DEL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is 2,276 km (1,414 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 20m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (DEL to AUH).
How far is it from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi?
The great-circle distance between Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is 2,276 km (1,414 mi, 1,229 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AUH to DEL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DEL is roughly east of AUH.
How is the AUH to DEL route written in code?
The pair is written AUH-DEL in IATA codes and OMAA-VIDP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Zayed International Airport is AUH (OMAA), Indira Gandhi International Airport is DEL (VIDP).
| AUH | DEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Zayed International Airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMAA | VIDP |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | India |
| Elevation | 88 ft | 777 ft |
| Rank by connections | #51 | #41 |
OMAA starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; VIDP starts with V, the prefix for South and Southeast Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DEL sits 689 ft (210 m) higher than AUH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AUH to DEL
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9W | Jet Airways | JAI | Jet Airways | Active |
| AI | Air India Limited | AIC | Airindia | Active |
| AZ | Alitalia | AZA | Alitalia | Active |
| EY | Etihad Airways | ETD | Etihad | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Abu Dhabi from New Delhi?
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) are 2,276 km (1,414 mi, 1,229 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AUH to DEL?
A typical nonstop flight between AUH and DEL takes about 3h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DEL from AUH?
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) lies roughly east of Zayed International Airport (AUH).
Which airlines fly AUH to DEL?
4 airlines appear on the AUH-DEL route in the open dataset, including Jet Airways, Air India Limited, Alitalia.
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