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Flights from New Delhi to Washington

There are no direct flights from New Delhi to Washington. The easiest way is one stop via London or Amsterdam, about 18h 18m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 45m
DELWASLHR

New Delhi to Washington at a glance

Fastest journey17h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from New Delhi to Washington

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DEL London (LHR) WAS
Leg 1: Air India, British Airways, IndiGo · Leg 2: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
One airline, one ticket ~18h 18m
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DEL Amsterdam (AMS) WAS
Leg 1: Air India, KLM · Leg 2: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 12m
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3
DEL Toronto (YYZ) WAS
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air India · Leg 2: Air Canada, Republic Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 45m
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DEL Rome (FCO) WAS
Leg 1: Air India, ITA Airways · Leg 2: ITA Airways, United Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 57m
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DEL Frankfurt (FRA) WAS
Leg 1: Air India, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 20m
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DEL Dubai (DXB) WAS
Leg 1: Air India, Emirates, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~19h 26m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
12,047 km7,481 miles
Journey time
17h 45mestimate
Time difference
-10.5hWashington vs New Delhi
Currency in Washington
USD
Airports
DEL → IAD, DCA

Flights from New Delhi to Washington: questions answered

Are there direct flights from New Delhi to Washington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Amsterdam and Toronto. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from New Delhi to Washington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,047 km.
Where do you change planes between New Delhi and Washington?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Amsterdam (AMS), Toronto (YYZ) and Rome (FCO). Air India flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New Delhi and Washington?
New Delhi: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What is the time difference between New Delhi and Washington?
Washington is 10.5 hours behind New Delhi.

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