AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
15,671 km
9,737 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
15,671 km
9,737 mi / 8,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
25°
north northeast

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AXU HNL
Airport Name Axum Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code AXU HNL
ICAO Code HAAX PHNL
City N/A Honolulu
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 6,959 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 21.320000, -157.920000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 15,671 kilometers (9,737 miles / 8,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:42 in Axum Airport, it's 11:42 in Honolulu. With a 13-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 6,946 feet between the two airports. Daniel K Inouye International Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Axum Airport (AXU) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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