The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 10,898 kilometers (6,772 miles / 5,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 India with Kiribati. 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 19:48 in Hyderabad, it's 02:18 in Nikunau. With a 6.5-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 2,018 feet between the two airports. Nikunau Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Nikunau (NIG) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 287° (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 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) and Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.