Delhi (DEL) to London (LGW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,175
miles
6,719
kilometers
3,628
nautical miles

🕐 8h 27m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (315°)
Direction
🌍 -5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,175 6,680
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,175 6,680
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,175 6,263
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,175 6,263
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,175 8,350
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,175 6,263
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 London 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 LGW route connects Delhi, India with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 4,175 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from India to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 315° from Delhi. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DEL

Indira Gandhi International Airport

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

🛬 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 4,175 miles (6,719 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DEL to LGW typically take around 8h 27m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,175 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.