ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
12,848 km
7,983 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
12,848 km
7,983 mi / 6,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACJ HNL
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code ACJ HNL
ICAO Code VCCA PHNL
City Anuradhapura Honolulu
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 324 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 21.320000, -157.920000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 12,848 kilometers (7,983 miles / 6,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Sri Lanka with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:05 in Anuradhapura, it's 07:35 in Honolulu. 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.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 291° (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 Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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