Delhi (DEL) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,979
miles
8,012
kilometers
4,326
nautical miles

🕐 9h 59m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (225°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,979 7,966
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,979 7,966
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,979 7,469
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,979 7,469
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,979 9,958
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,979 7,469
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 4,979 miles across 10 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The DEL to JNB route connects Delhi, India with Johannesburg, South Africa. This long-haul flight covers 4,979 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from India to South Africa. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 225° from Delhi. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DEL

Indira Gandhi International Airport

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

🛬 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) serves Johannesburg, South Africa.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 4,979 miles (8,012 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DEL to JNB typically take around 9h 59m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,979 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.