The flight distance from Hikueru Atoll Airport (HHZ) in Hikueru Atoll, French Polynesia to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India is 15,669 kilometers (9,736 miles / 8,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 French Polynesia with India. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:23 in Hikueru Atoll, it's 22:53 in Hyderabad. With a 15.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,019 feet between the two airports. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad sits higher than Hikueru Atoll Airport.

The return flight from Hyderabad (HYD) to Hikueru Atoll (HHZ) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hikueru Atoll Airport (HHZ) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.