HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
6,369 km
3,958 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
6,369 km
3,958 mi / 3,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
60°
east northeast

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HKN HNL
Airport Name Kimbe Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code HKN HNL
ICAO Code AYHK PHNL
City Hoskins Honolulu
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 66 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -5.460000, 150.410000 21.320000, -157.920000

Hoskins (HKN) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 6,369 kilometers (3,958 miles / 3,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:00 in Hoskins, it's 13:00 in Honolulu. With a 20-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Hoskins (HKN) 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 Kimbe Airport (HKN) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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