HYD
Hyderabad
India
13,885 km
8,628 miles
SMX
Santa Maria
United States
Distance
13,885 km
8,628 mi / 7,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HYD SMX
Airport Name Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field
IATA Code HYD SMX
ICAO Code VOHS KSMX
City Hyderabad Santa Maria
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,024 ft 261 ft
Coordinates 17.230000, 78.430000 34.900000, -120.460000

Hyderabad (HYD) to Santa Maria (SMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) in Santa Maria, United States is 13,885 kilometers (8,628 miles / 7,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 17:22 in Hyderabad, it's 03:52 in Santa Maria. With a 13.5-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 1,763 feet between the two airports. Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Santa Maria (SMX) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). 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 Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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