The flight distance from Fort Sumner Municipal Airport (FSU) in Fort Sumner, United States to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India is 14,257 kilometers (8,859 miles / 7,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 09:40 in Fort Sumner, it's 21:10 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 2,141 feet between the two airports. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad sits lower than Fort Sumner Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Hyderabad (HYD) to Fort Sumner (FSU) follows a heading of 3° (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 Fort Sumner Municipal Airport (FSU) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.