HYD
Hyderabad
India
4,177 km
2,595 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
4,177 km
2,595 mi / 2,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
69°
east northeast

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HYD SQJ
Airport Name Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code HYD SQJ
ICAO Code VOHS ZSSM
City Hyderabad Sanming
Country India China
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,024 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 17.230000, 78.430000 26.430000, 117.840000

Hyderabad (HYD) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 4,177 kilometers (2,595 miles / 2,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting India with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:17 in Hyderabad, it's 23:47 in Sanming.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,204 feet between the two airports. Sanming Shaxian Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Sanming (SQJ) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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