The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India is 10,982 kilometers (6,824 miles / 5,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Kiribati 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 09:45 in Arorae Island, it's 03:15 in Hyderabad. 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 2,024 feet between the two airports. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad sits higher than Arorae Island Airport.

The return flight from Hyderabad (HYD) to Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 90° (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 Arorae Island Airport (AIS) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.