BLR
Bangalore
India
8,289 km
5,151 miles
HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
Distance
8,289 km
5,151 mi / 4,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
100°
east

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BLR HKN
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Kimbe Airport
IATA Code BLR HKN
ICAO Code VOBL AYHK
City Bangalore Hoskins
Country India Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 3,000 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 -5.460000, 150.410000

Bangalore (BLR) to Hoskins (HKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea is 8,289 kilometers (5,151 miles / 4,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:36 in Bangalore, it's 04:06 in Hoskins. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,934 feet between the two airports. Kimbe Airport sits lower than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Hoskins (HKN) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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