Flight time from London to Delhi

About 6,711 km (4,170 miles), an estimated nonstop flight time of 8h 55m.

Distance

6,711 km

4,170 miles

Flight time

8h 55m

nonstop, estimated

Time difference

5h ahead

Delhi

From

Departure time (local)

London to Delhi

6,711 km

4,170 miles apart, as the crow flies

Estimated flight time

8h 55m

Time difference

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A straight-line (great-circle) estimate. Real flights are a little longer because of air-traffic routing, winds and any stopovers, so your landing time is approximate.

London to Delhi at a glance

Flying from London, United Kingdom to Delhi, India covers a great-circle distance of roughly 6,711 kilometres (4,170 miles). At a typical jet cruising speed, that is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 8h 55m, before you add taxi time, any air-traffic delays and the effect of the wind. A connection through a hub will add the layover on top.

Delhi is about 5 hours ahead of London, so expect some jet lag from crossing 5 time zones, which tends to hit harder when you fly east and lose hours. The interactive calculator above updates the time difference for today's date, and you can swap the cities or pick a different pairing in a tap.

London to Delhi FAQ

How long is the flight from London to Delhi?

London to Delhi is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 8h 55m, based on a great-circle distance of 6,711 km (4,170 miles). Real flight times vary with winds, air-traffic routing and any stopovers.

How far is London from Delhi?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance from London to Delhi is about 6,711 kilometres, or 4,170 miles.

What is the time difference between London and Delhi?

Delhi is about 5 hours ahead of London. Crossing 5 time zones means some jet lag, especially flying east.

Last reviewed 2026-06-04. Distance is a great-circle estimate; flight time excludes winds, routing and stopovers.