Airport Comparison
| HYD | POS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad | Piarco International Airport |
| IATA Code | HYD | POS |
| ICAO Code | VOHS | TTPP |
| City | Hyderabad | Port of Spain |
| Country | India | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata | America/Port_of_Spain |
| Elevation | 2,024 ft | 58 ft |
| Coordinates | 17.230000, 78.430000 | 10.600000, -61.340000 |
Hyderabad (HYD) to Port of Spain (POS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Piarco International Airport (POS) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago is 14,619 kilometers (9,084 miles / 7,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.
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 Trinidad and Tobago. 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 16:26 in Hyderabad, it's 06:56 in Port of Spain. With a 9.5-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 1,966 feet between the two airports. Piarco International Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.
The return flight from Port of Spain (POS) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 55° (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 Piarco International Airport (POS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.