Delhi (DEL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,000
miles
12,875
kilometers
6,952
nautical miles

🕐 15h 44m
Flight Time
🧭 N (14°)
Direction
🌍 -13h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,000 12,800
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,000 12,800
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,000 12,000
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,000 12,000
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,000 16,000
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,000 12,000
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?

Flights between Delhi and Los Angeles follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The DEL to LAX route connects Delhi, India with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,000 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from India to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 14° from Delhi. There is a 13 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DEL

Indira Gandhi International Airport

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

🛬 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 8,000 miles (12,875 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DEL to LAX typically take around 15h 44m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,000 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.