The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to St Landry Parish Airport (OPL) in Opelousas, United States is 14,601 kilometers (9,073 miles / 7,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:38 in Hyderabad, it's 04:08 in Opelousas. 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 1,950 feet between the two airports. St Landry Parish Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Opelousas (OPL) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 St Landry Parish Airport (OPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.