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MQY to HWD: distance & flight time
Smyrna (Smyrna Airport) → Hayward (Hayward Executive Airport)
1,960 mi
3,155 km · 1,703 nm
4h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,960 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 19m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MQY — Smyrna Airport · Smyrna, United States
- HWD — Hayward Executive Airport · Hayward, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is MQY from HWD?
The flight distance from Smyrna (MQY) to Hayward (HWD) is 1,960 miles (3,155 km, 1,703 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MQY to HWD?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 19m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MQY to HWD?
Nonstop service on MQY–HWD depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 19m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Smyrna and Hayward?
Hayward is 2 hours behind Smyrna.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MQY to HWD?
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Why are some MQY to HWD fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MQY–HWD tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.