BFN
Bloemfontain
South Africa
19,053 km
11,839 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
19,053 km
11,839 mi / 10,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
153°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BFN HNL
Airport Name J B M Hertzog International Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code BFN HNL
ICAO Code FABL PHNL
City Bloemfontain Honolulu
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 4,458 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -29.090000, 26.300000 21.320000, -157.920000

Bloemfontain (BFN) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 19,053 kilometers (11,839 miles / 10,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 South Africa 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 04:06 in Bloemfontain, it's 16:06 in Honolulu. With a 12-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 4,445 feet between the two airports. Daniel K Inouye International Airport sits lower than J B M Hertzog International Airport.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Bloemfontain (BFN) follows a heading of 205° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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