The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India is 9,896 kilometers (6,149 miles / 5,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Sierra Leone with India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:37 in Freetown, it's 14:07 in Hyderabad. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,964 feet between the two airports. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad sits higher than Hastings Airport.

The return flight from Hyderabad (HYD) to Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hastings Airport (HGS) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.