CHS
Charleston
United States
13,989 km
8,693 miles
HYD
Hyderabad
India
Distance
13,989 km
8,693 mi / 7,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/New_York
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CHS HYD
Airport Name Charleston Afb/International Airport Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad
IATA Code CHS HYD
ICAO Code KCHS VOHS
City Charleston Hyderabad
Country United States India
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 46 ft 2,024 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -80.040000 17.230000, 78.430000

Charleston (CHS) to Hyderabad (HYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charleston Afb/International Airport (CHS) in Charleston, United States to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India is 13,989 kilometers (8,693 miles / 7,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 15:00 in Charleston, it's 01:30 in Hyderabad. With a 10.5-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 1,978 feet between the two airports. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad sits higher than Charleston Afb/International Airport.

The return flight from Hyderabad (HYD) to Charleston (CHS) follows a heading of 338° (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 Charleston Afb/International Airport (CHS) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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