CJC
Calama
Chile
10,802 km
6,712 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
10,802 km
6,712 mi / 5,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Santiago
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CJC HNL
Airport Name El Loa Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code CJC HNL
ICAO Code SCCF PHNL
City Calama Honolulu
Country Chile United States
Timezone America/Santiago Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 7,543 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -22.500000, -68.900000 21.320000, -157.920000

Calama (CJC) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Loa Airport (CJC) in Calama, Chile to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 10,802 kilometers (6,712 miles / 5,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:43 in Calama, it's 09:43 in Honolulu. With a 7-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 7,530 feet between the two airports. Daniel K Inouye International Airport sits lower than El Loa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Calama (CJC) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Loa Airport (CJC) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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