HNL
Honolulu
United States
13,020 km
8,090 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
13,020 km
8,090 mi / 7,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
354°
north

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HNL IST
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code HNL IST
ICAO Code PHNL LTFM
City Honolulu Istanbul
Country United States Turkey
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 13 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 41.280000, 28.750000

Honolulu (HNL) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 13,020 kilometers (8,090 miles / 7,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:30 in Honolulu, it's 11:30 in Istanbul. With a 13-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 Istanbul (IST) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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