The flight distance from Arutua Airport (AXR) in Arutua Airport, French Polynesia to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India is 15,211 kilometers (9,452 miles / 8,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 French Polynesia 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 16:29 in Arutua Airport, it's 07:59 in Hyderabad. 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 2,015 feet between the two airports. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad sits higher than Arutua Airport.

The return flight from Hyderabad (HYD) to Arutua Airport (AXR) follows a heading of 94° (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 Arutua Airport (AXR) and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.