GCJ
Midrand
South Africa
19,209 km
11,936 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
19,209 km
11,936 mi / 10,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
129°
southeast

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GCJ HNL
Airport Name Grand Central Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code GCJ HNL
ICAO Code FAGC PHNL
City Midrand Honolulu
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 5,325 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -25.990000, 28.140000 21.320000, -157.920000

Midrand (GCJ) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 19,209 kilometers (11,936 miles / 10,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 07:53 in Midrand, it's 19:53 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 5,312 feet between the two airports. Daniel K Inouye International Airport sits lower than Grand Central Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Midrand (GCJ) follows a heading of 229° (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 Grand Central Airport (GCJ) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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