The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) in Aratika Nord Airport, French Polynesia is 15,337 kilometers (9,530 miles / 8,281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 07:16 in Hyderabad, it's 15:46 in Aratika Nord Airport. 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 2,014 feet between the two airports. Aratika Nord Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 Aratika Nord Airport (RKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.