HYD
Hyderabad
India
13,235 km
8,224 miles
UGN
Chicago/Waukegan
United States
Distance
13,235 km
8,224 mi / 7,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HYD UGN
Airport Name Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad Waukegan Ntl Airport
IATA Code HYD UGN
ICAO Code VOHS KUGN
City Hyderabad Chicago/Waukegan
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Chicago
Elevation 2,024 ft 728 ft
Coordinates 17.230000, 78.430000 42.420000, -87.870000

Hyderabad (HYD) to Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) in Chicago/Waukegan, United States is 13,235 kilometers (8,224 miles / 7,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 15:04 in Hyderabad, it's 03:34 in Chicago/Waukegan. With a 11.5-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 1,296 feet between the two airports. Waukegan Ntl Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 15° (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 Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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