Distance From Chicago Rockford International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, RFD - DEL Distance

The distance from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is 7470 miles or 12021 kilometers or 6487 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Chicago/Rockford ( United States ) to New Delhi ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago/Rockford and New Delhi takes around 17 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chicago Rockford International Airport, Chicago/Rockford, United States to Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, India is 17 hours 10 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RFD - DEL

Kilometers		12021 km
Statute Miles		7470 miles
Nautical Miles		6487 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 10 minutes

Chicago Rockford International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport Flight Route Map - RFD to DEL Flight Path

Location of Chicago Rockford International Airport & Indira Gandhi International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Chicago/Rockford to New Delhi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Chicago/Rockford, United States and New Delhi, India. .

Nonstop flight route between Chicago/Rockford, United States and New Delhi, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RFD - DEL

Time difference between Chicago/Rockford (United States) and New Delhi (India) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
New Delhi time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Chicago/Rockford.

Location	Local Time
Chicago/Rockford (United States)	2026-03-21, 01:54:38 CDT
New Delhi (India)	2026-03-21, 12:24:38 IST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD / KRFD) Chicago/Rockford, United States

Destination

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL / VIDP) New Delhi, India