HNL
Honolulu
United States
18,969 km
11,787 miles
HRS
Harrismith
South Africa
Distance
18,969 km
11,787 mi / 10,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
221°
southwest

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HNL HRS
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Harrismith Airport
IATA Code HNL HRS
ICAO Code PHNL FAHR
City Honolulu Harrismith
Country United States South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 5,585 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -28.240000, 29.110000

Honolulu (HNL) to Harrismith (HRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Harrismith Airport (HRS) in Harrismith, South Africa is 18,969 kilometers (11,787 miles / 10,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 United States with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:49 in Honolulu, it's 21:49 in Harrismith. 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 5,572 feet between the two airports. Harrismith Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Harrismith (HRS) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 136° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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