The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Velas, Portugal is 10,187 kilometers (6,330 miles / 5,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:18 in Hyderabad, it's 22:48 in Velas. 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 1,713 feet between the two airports. Sao Jorge Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Velas (SJZ) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 66° (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 Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.