HDS
Hoedspruit
South Africa
19,036 km
11,828 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
19,036 km
11,828 mi / 10,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HDS HNL
Airport Name Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code HDS HNL
ICAO Code FAHS PHNL
City Hoedspruit Honolulu
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 1,743 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -24.370000, 31.050000 21.320000, -157.920000

Hoedspruit (HDS) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit, South Africa to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 19,036 kilometers (11,828 miles / 10,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 20:13 in Hoedspruit, it's 08:13 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 1,730 feet between the two airports. Daniel K Inouye International Airport sits lower than Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Hoedspruit (HDS) follows a heading of 248° (west 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 Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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