Rajkot to Hyderabad flight pathRAJHYD

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Flight time1h 50m
Distance608
Heading124° → 126°

Rajkot to Hyderabad is 608 miles (979 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.

Best side
Left
★ 2.5 left·★ 2.0 right

The left side edges out the right thanks to a fleeting coastal view near departure and Hyderabad's lake and skyline on arrival, whereas the right side stays largely over uniform Deccan farmland with little variation.

Takeoff · RAJLEFTGulf of Khambhat coastline, Saurashtra plains, Aji river near Rajkot
Landing · HYDLEFTHussain Sagar lake, Hyderabad city skyline, Deccan plateau granite outcrops

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Deccan Plateau farmland, scattered granite hill outcrops, and the broad Godavari river basin crossed roughly midway through the route

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from RAJ

LEFT

Departing RAJ toward the southeast, the left side offers a brief glimpse of the Gulf of Khambhat's coastline and tidal flats as the aircraft climbs over Saurashtra's flat farmland, giving a bit of contrast to the otherwise featureless plains.

Gulf of Khambhat coastlineSaurashtra plainsAji river near Rajkot
Aerial window seat view during landing at Hyderabad (left side) — Hussain Sagar lake, Hyderabad city skyline, Deccan plateau granite outcrops

Landing at HYD

LEFT

On approach into HYD, the descent path over Telangana's plateau brings Hyderabad's urban sprawl and the reflective surface of Hussain Sagar lake into view on the left side, adding welcome visual interest before touchdown.

Hussain Sagar lakeHyderabad city skylineDeccan plateau granite outcrops

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Rajkot (RAJ) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Rajkot to Hyderabad. The left side edges out the right thanks to a fleeting coastal view near departure and Hyderabad's lake and skyline on arrival, whereas the right side stays largely over uniform Deccan farmland with little variation.

What can I see during takeoff from Rajkot in Rajkot?

During takeoff from Rajkot (RAJ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing RAJ toward the southeast, the left side offers a brief glimpse of the Gulf of Khambhat's coastline and tidal flats as the aircraft climbs over Saurashtra's flat farmland, giving a bit of contrast to the otherwise featureless plains. Notable sights include: Gulf of Khambhat coastline, Saurashtra plains, Aji river near Rajkot.

What can I see when landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad?

When landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into HYD, the descent path over Telangana's plateau brings Hyderabad's urban sprawl and the reflective surface of Hussain Sagar lake into view on the left side, adding welcome visual interest before touchdown. Notable sights include: Hussain Sagar lake, Hyderabad city skyline, Deccan plateau granite outcrops.

How long is the flight from Rajkot to Hyderabad?

The flight from Rajkot (RAJ) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 608 miles (979 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Rajkot to Hyderabad flight path pass over?

Deccan Plateau farmland, scattered granite hill outcrops, and the broad Godavari river basin crossed roughly midway through the route