HNL
Honolulu
United States
12,911 km
8,022 miles
JAM
Yambol
Bulgaria
Distance
12,911 km
8,022 mi / 6,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
356°
north

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HNL JAM
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Bezmer Air Base
IATA Code HNL JAM
ICAO Code PHNL LBIA
City Honolulu Yambol
Country United States Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Europe/Sofia
Elevation 13 ft 509 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 42.450000, 26.350000

Honolulu (HNL) to Yambol (JAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Bezmer Air Base (JAM) in Yambol, Bulgaria is 12,911 kilometers (8,022 miles / 6,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:27 in Honolulu, it's 19:27 in Yambol. 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.

The return flight from Yambol (JAM) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 4° (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 Bezmer Air Base (JAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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