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Flights between New Delhi (DEL) and London (LHR)

Indira Gandhi International Airport, India ↔ London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom

A direct route between New Delhi and London appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 9 Aug 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Air India (AI)British Airways (BA)IndiGo (6E)Virgin Atlantic (VS)
Distance
6,731 km
4,182 miles
Est. flight time
8h 55m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~5.5h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in India

Jan
22°
27/17
20mm
Feb
25°
30/20
20mm
Mar
30°
35/25
25mm
Apr
36°
41/31
40mm
May
39°
44/34
80mm
Jun
39°
44/34
200mm
Jul
35°
40/30
320mm
Aug
34°
39/29
290mm
Sep
34°
39/29
200mm
Oct
32°
37/27
80mm
Nov
28°
33/23
30mm
Dec
23°
28/18
15mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in United Kingdom

Jan
7°
12/2
85mm
Feb
7°
12/2
65mm
Mar
10°
15/5
70mm
Apr
13°
18/8
60mm
May
16°
21/11
65mm
Jun
19°
24/14
65mm
Jul
21°
26/16
60mm
Aug
21°
26/16
75mm
Sep
18°
23/13
75mm
Oct
14°
19/9
90mm
Nov
10°
15/5
90mm
Dec
8°
13/3
95mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

India: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗United Kingdom: Exercise Increased Caution (US State Dept) ↗

Common questions

How far is New Delhi from London?

New Delhi (DEL) and London (LHR) are around 6,731 km (4,182 miles) apart — an estimated 8h 55m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the DEL–LHR route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Air India, British Airways, IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between New Delhi and London?

Time difference ~ 5.5 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in United Kingdom?

Across United Kingdom, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 21°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for India and United Kingdom?

The UK FCDO currently rates India as Caution — some areas; The US State Department rates United Kingdom as Exercise Increased Caution. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.