HYD
Hyderabad
India
6,367 km
3,956 miles
RDE
Merdei-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,367 km
3,956 mi / 3,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
104°
east southeast

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HYD RDE
Airport Name Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad Merdei Airport
IATA Code HYD RDE
ICAO Code VOHS WASM
City Hyderabad Merdei-Papua Island
Country India Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 2,024 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 17.230000, 78.430000 -1.580000, 133.330000

Hyderabad (HYD) to Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Merdei Airport (RDE) in Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia is 6,367 kilometers (3,956 miles / 3,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Indonesia. 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 17:13 in Merdei-Papua Island. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,599 feet between the two airports. Merdei Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 292° (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 Merdei Airport (RDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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