HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
8,293 km
5,153 miles
HYD
Hyderabad
India
Distance
8,293 km
5,153 mi / 4,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
290°
west northwest

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HKN HYD
Airport Name Kimbe Airport Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad
IATA Code HKN HYD
ICAO Code AYHK VOHS
City Hoskins Hyderabad
Country Papua New Guinea India
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 66 ft 2,024 ft
Coordinates -5.460000, 150.410000 17.230000, 78.430000

Hoskins (HKN) to Hyderabad (HYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India is 8,293 kilometers (5,153 miles / 4,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 00:25 in Hoskins, it's 19:55 in Hyderabad. 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 1,958 feet between the two airports. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad sits higher than Kimbe Airport.

The return flight from Hyderabad (HYD) to Hoskins (HKN) follows a heading of 101° (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 Kimbe Airport (HKN) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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