The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) in Latacunga, Ecuador is 16,918 kilometers (10,512 miles / 9,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 India with Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:43 in Hyderabad, it's 03:13 in Latacunga. 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 7,181 feet between the two airports. Cotopaxi International Airport sits higher than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Latacunga (LTX) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). 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 Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.