The flight distance from Barksdale Afb Airport (BAD) in Bossier City, United States to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India is 14,422 kilometers (8,961 miles / 7,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 04:30 in Bossier City, it's 16:00 in Hyderabad. With a 11.5-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 1,859 feet between the two airports. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad sits higher than Barksdale Afb Airport.

The return flight from Hyderabad (HYD) to Bossier City (BAD) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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