HDS
Hoedspruit
South Africa
6,913 km
4,295 miles
HYD
Hyderabad
India
Distance
6,913 km
4,295 mi / 3,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HDS HYD
Airport Name Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad
IATA Code HDS HYD
ICAO Code FAHS VOHS
City Hoedspruit Hyderabad
Country South Africa India
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 1,743 ft 2,024 ft
Coordinates -24.370000, 31.050000 17.230000, 78.430000

Hoedspruit (HDS) to Hyderabad (HYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit, South Africa to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India is 6,913 kilometers (4,295 miles / 3,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:34 in Hoedspruit, it's 22:04 in Hyderabad. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hyderabad (HYD) to Hoedspruit (HDS) follows a heading of 229° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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