DEL to HKG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is 3,747 km (2,328 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 10m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (HKG to DEL).
How far is it from New Delhi to Hong Kong?
The great-circle distance between Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is 3,747 km (2,328 mi, 2,023 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 DEL to HKG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HKG is roughly east of DEL.
How is the DEL to HKG route written in code?
The pair is written DEL-HKG in IATA codes and VIDP-VHHH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Indira Gandhi International Airport is DEL (VIDP), Hong Kong International Airport is HKG (VHHH).
| DEL | HKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport | Hong Kong International Airport |
| ICAO code | VIDP | VHHH |
| Country | India | Hong Kong |
| Elevation | 777 ft | 28 ft |
| Rank by connections | #41 | #20 |
Both ICAO codes start with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
HKG sits 749 ft (228 m) lower than DEL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DEL to HKG
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 |
| CX | Cathay Pacific | CPA | Cathay | Active |
| EY | Etihad Airways | ETD | Etihad | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: OZ.
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 New Delhi from Hong Kong?
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are 3,747 km (2,328 mi, 2,023 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DEL to HKG?
A typical nonstop flight between DEL and HKG takes about 5h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HKG from DEL?
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) lies roughly east of Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
Which airlines fly DEL to HKG?
4 airlines appear on the DEL-HKG route in the open dataset, including Jet Airways, Air India Limited, Cathay Pacific.
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