ATL
Atlanta
United States
12,561 km
7,805 miles
SLV
Shimla Airport
India
Distance
12,561 km
7,805 mi / 6,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/New_York
Heading
17°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

ATL SLV
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Shimla Airport
IATA Code ATL SLV
ICAO Code KATL VISM
City Atlanta N/A
Country United States India
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 1,026 ft 5,072 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 31.080000, 77.070000

Atlanta (ATL) to Shimla Airport (SLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Shimla Airport (SLV) in Shimla Airport, India is 12,561 kilometers (7,805 miles / 6,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with India. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:42 in Atlanta, it's 05:12 in Shimla Airport. With a 9.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,046 feet between the two airports. Shimla Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shimla Airport (SLV) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Shimla Airport (SLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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