Private charter between Delhi and Herat starts at US$23,000 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Delhi (DEL) to Herat (HEA) and Herat to Delhi — timed and priced alike.
Delhi and Herat lie approximately 1,543 km apart (959 mi / 833 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$23,000 – US$63,500 for a one-way charter between Delhi and Herat, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 20m | 2h 06m – 2h 34m | US$33,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 10m | 1h 57m – 2h 23m | US$45,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 20m | US$33,000 – US$46,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 18m | US$36,500 – US$50,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 13m | US$39,500 – US$55,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 10m | US$45,500 – US$63,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 10m | US$50,000 – US$70,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 13m | US$54,500 – US$76,000 | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Every Delhi–Herat quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs across the regions you cross, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Delhi, India: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Hindon Airport / Hindon Air Force Station and Noida International Airport.
Herat, Afghanistan: Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport.
| Indira Gandhi International Airport | Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VIDP / DEL | OAHR / HEA |
| Longest hard runway | 14,534 ft | 9,888 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 777 ft | 3,206 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Delhi to Herat can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Indira Gandhi International Airport has 14,534 ft and Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport 9,888 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. At 1,543 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Hindon Airport / Hindon Air Force Station (9,000 ft, 31 km) · Noida International Airport (12,975 ft, 66 km) · Safdarjung Airport (4,520 ft, 11 km) · Rohini Heliport
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Delhi–Herat quote requests within 60 minutes.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Delhi–Herat when the time is right.
Those 2h 20m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Demand on Delhi–Herat comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$23,000 – US$63,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 2h 20m gate to gate over 1,543 km (959 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Delhi–Herat departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
