Distance From Indira Gandhi International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, DEL - JNB Distance

The distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 4978 miles or 8011 kilometers or 4323 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 New Delhi ( India ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Delhi and Johannesburg takes around 11 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, India to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 11 hours 26 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 • DEL - JNB

Kilometers		8011 km
Statute Miles		4978 miles
Nautical Miles		4323 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 26 minutes

Indira Gandhi International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - DEL to JNB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between New Delhi, India and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DEL - JNB

Time difference between New Delhi (India) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Johannesburg time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes behind New Delhi.

Location	Local Time
New Delhi (India)	2025-12-15, 13:25:31 IST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 09:55:31 SAST

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

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

Destination

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa