FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
18,787 km
11,674 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
18,787 km
11,674 mi / 10,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
28°
north northeast

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FBM HNL
Airport Name Lubumbashi International Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code FBM HNL
ICAO Code FZQA PHNL
City Lubumbashi Honolulu
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 4,295 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -11.590000, 27.530000 21.320000, -157.920000

Lubumbashi (FBM) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 18,787 kilometers (11,674 miles / 10,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 DR Congo 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 17:11 in Lubumbashi, it's 05:11 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 4,282 feet between the two airports. Daniel K Inouye International Airport sits lower than Lubumbashi International Airport.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Lubumbashi (FBM) follows a heading of 331° (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 Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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