Flights London → Delhi
LHR → DEL
How long is the flight from London to Delhi?
The flight from London (LHR) to Delhi (DEL) takes about 8h 50m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route from London to Delhi is operated using a variety of aircraft including the Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 777, Boeing 787-8, and Airbus A330-300, providing passengers with multiple options for travel. The destination airport in Delhi sees an annual passenger traffic of 77,820,834, reflecting its status as a major international hub.
The London (LHR) → Delhi (DEL) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Delhi the average ATFM delay is 4.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Delhi: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Delhi (DEL) heads east for about 6,731 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 50m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Delhi it is 4.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LHR-DEL
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Frequently asked questions about LHR-DEL
The flight from London (LHR) to Delhi (DEL) takes about 8h 50m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Delhi, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The London-Delhi route is about 6,731 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
