DEL to NRT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Narita International Airport (NRT) is 5,910 km (3,672 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 55m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (NRT to DEL).
How far is it from New Delhi to Narita?
The great-circle distance between Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Narita International Airport (NRT) is 5,910 km (3,672 mi, 3,191 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 NRT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NRT is roughly northeast of DEL.
How is the DEL to NRT route written in code?
The pair is written DEL-NRT in IATA codes and VIDP-RJAA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Indira Gandhi International Airport is DEL (VIDP), Narita International Airport is NRT (RJAA).
| DEL | NRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport | Narita International Airport |
| ICAO code | VIDP | RJAA |
| Country | India | Japan |
| Elevation | 777 ft | 141 ft |
| Rank by connections | #41 | #34 |
VIDP starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; RJAA starts with R, the prefix for East Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NRT sits 636 ft (194 m) lower than DEL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DEL to NRT
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI | Air India Limited | AIC | Airindia | Active |
| JL | Japan Airlines | JAL | Japanair | Active |
| NH | All Nippon Airways | ANA | All Nippon | 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 New Delhi from Narita?
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are 5,910 km (3,672 mi, 3,191 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DEL to NRT?
A typical nonstop flight between DEL and NRT takes about 7h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NRT from DEL?
Narita International Airport (NRT) lies roughly northeast of Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
Which airlines fly DEL to NRT?
3 airlines appear on the DEL-NRT route in the open dataset, including Air India Limited, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways.
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