The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) in Somerset, United States is 13,723 kilometers (8,527 miles / 7,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 17:37 in Hyderabad, it's 07:07 in Somerset. With a 10.5-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 1,097 feet between the two airports. Lake Cumberland Regional Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Somerset (SME) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 19° (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 Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.