Frankfurt am Main to Hyderabad
9h 16m The flight from Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) covers 7,118 km (4,423 miles) and takes approximately 9h 16m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 94°, passing near 38.8° N, 51.3° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 12h 57m | 13h 22m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 9h 08m | 9h 33m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 7h 55m | 8h 20m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 8h 22m | 8h 48m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| FRA | HYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport |
| City | Frankfurt am Main | Hyderabad |
| Country | Germany | India |
| ICAO | EDDF | VOHS |
| Coordinates | 50.0267, 8.5584 | 17.2313, 78.4299 |
| Elevation | 364 ft | 2,024 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main to Hyderabad?
A non-stop flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Hyderabad (HYD) takes about 9h 16m. The great-circle distance is 7,118 km (4,423 miles, 3,843 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 94°.
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Hyderabad?
7,118 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 4,423 miles or 3,843 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between FRA and HYD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 7,118 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 9h 16m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Frankfurt am Main
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.