The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia is 16,088 kilometers (9,996 miles / 8,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 22:06 in Hyderabad, it's 06:36 in Nukutavake. 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 2,007 feet between the two airports. Nukutavake Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Nukutavake (NUK) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 Nukutavake Airport (NUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.