FIH
Kinshasa
DR Congo
18,001 km
11,185 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
18,001 km
11,185 mi / 9,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
340°
north northwest

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FIH HNL
Airport Name Ndjili International Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code FIH HNL
ICAO Code FZAA PHNL
City Kinshasa Honolulu
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 1,027 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -4.390000, 15.440000 21.320000, -157.920000

Kinshasa (FIH) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndjili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, DR Congo to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 18,001 kilometers (11,185 miles / 9,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 13:34 in Kinshasa, it's 02:34 in Honolulu. With a 11-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 1,014 feet between the two airports. Daniel K Inouye International Airport sits lower than Ndjili International Airport.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Kinshasa (FIH) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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