George Town to Hyderabad flights
Hyderabad lies 2,727 km (1,694 mi) north-west of George Town, -2.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 4 h 15 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| George Town | Hyderabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | India |
| Population | 158,336 | 7 million |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 515 m (1,690 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | PEN, 14 km out | HYD, 17 km out |
Clocks in Hyderabad are 2 h 30 min behind George Town right now, so a 4 h 15 min journey lands only 1 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Hyderabad
Crossing from Malaysia into India: money changes from the Ringgit to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving George Town
George Town is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Penang International Airport (PEN), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,997-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR, 87 km).
Arriving in Hyderabad
Hyderabad is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,976-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajiv Gandhi International Airport | HYD | 17 km (11 mi) | 13,976 ft | 2,024 ft |
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Staying in Hyderabad
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Common questions
How far is Hyderabad from George Town?
2,727 km (1,694 mi) in a straight line, north-west of George Town.
How long does it take to get from George Town to Hyderabad by air?
About 4 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between George Town and Hyderabad?
Hyderabad is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
Which airports are used for George Town to Hyderabad flights?
Typically Penang International Airport (PEN) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD).
What currency do I need in Hyderabad?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Hyderabad?
Our booking partner lists 1,968+ places to stay in Hyderabad, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.