HYD
Hyderabad
India
10,738 km
6,672 miles
RAI
Praia
Cape Verde
Distance
10,738 km
6,672 mi / 5,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
288°
west northwest

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HYD RAI
Airport Name Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad Praia International Airport
IATA Code HYD RAI
ICAO Code VOHS GVNP
City Hyderabad Praia
Country India Cape Verde
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 2,024 ft 230 ft
Coordinates 17.230000, 78.430000 14.920000, -23.490000

Hyderabad (HYD) to Praia (RAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Praia International Airport (RAI) in Praia, Cape Verde is 10,738 kilometers (6,672 miles / 5,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Cape Verde. 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 03:35 in Hyderabad, it's 21:05 in Praia. With a 6.5-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 1,794 feet between the two airports. Praia International Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Praia (RAI) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 70° (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 Praia International Airport (RAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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