HYD
Hyderabad
India
15,900 km
9,880 miles
JAL
Xalapa
Mexico
Distance
15,900 km
9,880 mi / 8,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

HYD JAL
Airport Name Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad El Lencero Airport
IATA Code HYD JAL
ICAO Code VOHS MMJA
City Hyderabad Xalapa
Country India Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,024 ft 3,127 ft
Coordinates 17.230000, 78.430000 19.480000, -96.800000

Hyderabad (HYD) to Xalapa (JAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to El Lencero Airport (JAL) in Xalapa, Mexico is 15,900 kilometers (9,880 miles / 8,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Mexico. 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 07:34 in Hyderabad, it's 20:04 in Xalapa. 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 1,103 feet between the two airports. El Lencero Airport sits higher than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Xalapa (JAL) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 8° (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 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) and El Lencero Airport (JAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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