The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) in Muscle Shoals, United States is 14,050 kilometers (8,730 miles / 7,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 19:44 in Hyderabad, it's 08:14 in Muscle Shoals. 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 1,474 feet between the two airports. Northwest Alabama Regional Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 17° (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 Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.