HYD
Hyderabad
India
7,518 km
4,672 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
7,518 km
4,672 mi / 4,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
226°
southwest

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HYD NKU
Airport Name Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad Nkaus Airport
IATA Code HYD NKU
ICAO Code VOHS FXNK
City Hyderabad Nkaus
Country India Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Maseru
Elevation 2,024 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates 17.230000, 78.430000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Hyderabad (HYD) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 7,518 kilometers (4,672 miles / 4,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:41 in Hyderabad, it's 16:11 in Nkaus. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,597 feet between the two airports. Nkaus 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 Nkaus (NKU) 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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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