Washington (DCA) to Delhi (DEL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,489
miles
12,053
kilometers
6,508
nautical miles

🕐 14h 46m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (24°)
Direction
🌍 +11h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,489 11,982
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,489 11,982
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,489 11,234
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,489 11,234
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,489 14,978
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,489 11,234
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 7,489 miles across 15 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The DCA to DEL route connects Washington, United States with Delhi, India. This long-haul flight covers 7,489 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to India. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 24° from Washington. There is a 11 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) serves Washington, United States.

🛬 About DEL

Indira Gandhi International Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) serves Delhi, India.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport is 7,489 miles (12,053 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DCA to DEL typically take around 14h 46m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,489 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.