HYD
Hyderabad
India
1,267 km
787 miles
KCT
Galle
Sri Lanka
Distance
1,267 km
787 mi / 684 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
170°
south

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HYD KCT
Airport Name Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad Koggala Airport
IATA Code HYD KCT
ICAO Code VOHS VCCK
City Hyderabad Galle
Country India Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Colombo
Elevation 2,024 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 17.230000, 78.430000 5.990000, 80.320000

Hyderabad (HYD) to Galle (KCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Koggala Airport (KCT) in Galle, Sri Lanka is 1,267 kilometers (787 miles / 684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting India with Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:13 in Hyderabad, it's 23:13 in Galle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,014 feet between the two airports. Koggala Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Galle (KCT) to Hyderabad (HYD) 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 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) and Koggala Airport (KCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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