HYD
Hyderabad
India
8,879 km
5,517 miles
KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
Distance
8,879 km
5,517 mi / 4,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
100°
east

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HYD KIE
Airport Name Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad Aropa Airport
IATA Code HYD KIE
ICAO Code VOHS AYIQ
City Hyderabad Kieta
Country India Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Bougainville
Elevation 2,024 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 17.230000, 78.430000 -6.300000, 155.730000

Hyderabad (HYD) to Kieta (KIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea is 8,879 kilometers (5,517 miles / 4,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting India with Papua New Guinea. 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 18:56 in Hyderabad, it's 00:26 in Kieta. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,014 feet between the two airports. Aropa Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Kieta (KIE) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 289° (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 Aropa Airport (KIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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