HYD
Hyderabad
India
7,837 km
4,870 miles
QOW
Owerri
Nigeria
Distance
7,837 km
4,870 mi / 4,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
270°
west

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HYD QOW
Airport Name Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad Sam Mbakwe International Airport
IATA Code HYD QOW
ICAO Code VOHS DNIM
City Hyderabad Owerri
Country India Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Lagos
Elevation 2,024 ft 373 ft
Coordinates 17.230000, 78.430000 5.430000, 7.210000

Hyderabad (HYD) to Owerri (QOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) in Owerri, Nigeria is 7,837 kilometers (4,870 miles / 4,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Nigeria. 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 05:12 in Hyderabad, it's 00:42 in Owerri. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,651 feet between the two airports. Sam Mbakwe International Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Owerri (QOW) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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