The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India is 9,203 kilometers (5,718 miles / 4,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 UM with India. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:45 in Wake Island, it's 21:15 in Hyderabad. With a 6.5-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 2,001 feet between the two airports. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad sits higher than Wake Island Airfield.

The return flight from Hyderabad (HYD) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.