FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
13,918 km
8,648 miles
HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,918 km
8,648 mi / 7,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
49°
northeast

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FRA HKN
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Kimbe Airport
IATA Code FRA HKN
ICAO Code EDDF AYHK
City Frankfurt am Main Hoskins
Country Germany Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 364 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 -5.460000, 150.410000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Hoskins (HKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea is 13,918 kilometers (8,648 miles / 7,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Germany with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:26 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 23:26 in Hoskins. With a 9-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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Kimbe Airport (HKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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