Datong to Delhi flights
Delhi lies 3,516 km (2,185 mi) west of Datong, -2.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 5 h 15 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Datong | Delhi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 3.1 million | 11 million |
| Elevation | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) | 227 m (745 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | DAT, 16 km out | DEL, 17 km out |
| Postal codes | 037000 | 486111–486441 |
Clocks in Delhi are 2 h 30 min behind Datong right now, so a 5 h 15 min journey lands only 2 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Delhi
Crossing from China into India: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rupee (INR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Datong
Datong is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Datong Yungang International Airport (DAT), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Delhi
Delhi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 14,534-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Noida International Airport (DXN, 64 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indira Gandhi International Airport | DEL | 17 km (11 mi) | 14,534 ft | 777 ft |
| Noida International Airport | DXN | 64 km (40 mi) | 12,975 ft | 644 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 3,516 km (2,185 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Delhi from Datong?
3,516 km (2,185 mi) in a straight line, west of Datong.
How long does it take to get from Datong to Delhi by air?
About 5 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Datong and Delhi?
Delhi is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Datong to Delhi flights?
Typically Datong Yungang International Airport (DAT) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL); Delhi also has DXN.
What currency do I need in Delhi?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Delhi?
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Delhi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.