DL5948 Flight Status Delta Air Lines: London to Delhi (DAL5948)

LHR London

Scheduled
12:30
Actual
13:12

Terminal: 3 | Gate: 27

Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

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DEL Delhi

Scheduled
02:40
Actual
02:15

Terminal: 3

Arrival: Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · local time UTC+5:30

Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

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Distance: 6731 km / 4182 miles · Scheduled Duration: 08:40 · Actual Duration: 07:33

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DL 5948 Flight Status & Schedule Delta Air Lines London to Delhi

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 13 LHR DEL 13:12 02:15 Landed Track >
Nov 12 LHR DEL 13:22 02:18 Landed Track >
Nov 11 LHR DEL 13:06 02:07 Landed Track >
Nov 10 LHR DEL 13:16 02:04 Landed Track >
Nov 09 LHR DEL 13:55 02:59 Landed Late Track >
Nov 08 LHR DEL 13:03 02:21 Landed Track >
Nov 07 LHR DEL 13:22 02:57 Landed Late Track >
Nov 06 LHR DEL 13:36 03:04 Landed Late Track >
Nov 05 LHR DEL 12:56 02:29 Landed Track >
Nov 04 LHR DEL 13:26 02:54 Landed Track >

Delta Air Lines' London–Delhi flight covers 6,731 km (4,182 mi) and runs six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 8 h 40 min; in practice it usually takes about 7 h 40 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 42 minutes late and still landed at 02:15 the next morning, 25 minutes early.

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About DL 5948

Delta Air Lines Flight DL5948 connects London, United Kingdom to Delhi, India, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport DEL.

Route
London Heathrow Airport LHR to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport DEL
Distance
6,731 km (4,182 mi)
Typical flight time
7 h 40 min
Flies
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time
7 of the last 10
Average delay when late
20 min
Usually departs from
Terminal 3

Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 25 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

DL 5948 FAQ

How long is the DL5948 flight from London to Delhi?
The timetable allows 8 h 40 min. London to Delhi is 6,731 km (4,182 mi).
How often is DL5948 from London to Delhi late?
3 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 20 minutes on average.
When was the latest DL5948 flight from London to Delhi?
The latest DL5948 was the 12:30 (local time) departure from London on 13 November 2026; it landed 25 minutes early.
Which days does DL5948 fly from London to Delhi?
Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does DL5948 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 3 at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does DL5948 have?
Also listed as DAL5948 (Delta Air Lines' ICAO code) and DL 5948.
Can I get compensation if DL5948 is delayed or cancelled?
Up to £520 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.

DL5948 and London LHR to Delhi DEL Flights

Flight DL5948 is a code-share Delta Air Lines flight of the Virgin Atlantic Airways operated VS302.

Other flights departing from London LHR: BA826, BA1448, MF822, VS302

Other flights arriving at Delhi DEL: VS302, G9463, 6E6343

All flights connecting London LHR to Delhi DEL.