The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, United States to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India is 14,759 kilometers (9,171 miles / 7,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 United States with India. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:14 in Houston, it's 16:44 in Hyderabad. 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 1,978 feet between the two airports. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad sits higher than William P Hobby Airport.

The return flight from Hyderabad (HYD) to Houston (HOU) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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