Airport Comparison
Hoskins (HKN) to Prague (PRG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 13,593 kilometers (8,446 miles / 7,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.
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 Papua New Guinea with Czech Republic. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:59 in Hoskins, it's 12:59 in Prague. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,181 feet between the two airports. Václav Havel Airport sits higher than Kimbe Airport.
The return flight from Prague (PRG) to Hoskins (HKN) follows a heading of 55° (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 Kimbe Airport (HKN) and Václav Havel Airport (PRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.