The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 13,853 kilometers (8,608 miles / 7,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 CK. 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 13:43 in Hyderabad, it's 22:13 in Penrhyn Island. 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 2,016 feet between the two airports. Tongareva Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 285° (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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.