Flights to get longer as carriers avoid Iran airspace

Flying time between India and the west – Europe and the Americas – will increase by up to 40 minutes with several airlines deciding to avoid overflying the Iranian airspace to steer clear of the US-Iran conflict zone in West Asia. The increase will be about 20 minutes for flights to and from Delhi and almost double for Mumbai.

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