The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Maks Army Air Field (POE) in Fort Polk, United States is 14,578 kilometers (9,058 miles / 7,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 17:58 in Hyderabad, it's 06:28 in Fort Polk. 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 1,694 feet between the two airports. Maks Army Air Field sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Fort Polk (POE) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 11° (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 Maks Army Air Field (POE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.