GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
19,560 km
12,154 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
19,560 km
12,154 mi / 10,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GFY HNL
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code GFY HNL
ICAO Code FYGF PHNL
City Grootfontein Honolulu
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 4,636 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 21.320000, -157.920000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 19,560 kilometers (12,154 miles / 10,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Namibia 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 00:30 in Grootfontein, it's 12:30 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 4,623 feet between the two airports. Daniel K Inouye International Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Grootfontein Airport (GFY) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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