ATL
Atlanta
United States
13,566 km
8,430 miles
HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,566 km
8,430 mi / 7,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ATL HKN
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Kimbe Airport
IATA Code ATL HKN
ICAO Code KATL AYHK
City Atlanta Hoskins
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,026 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 -5.460000, 150.410000

Atlanta (ATL) to Hoskins (HKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea is 13,566 kilometers (8,430 miles / 7,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:21 in Atlanta, it's 17:21 in Hoskins. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Hoskins (HKN) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Kimbe Airport (HKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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