HNL
Honolulu
United States
16,412 km
10,198 miles
JIM
Jimma
Ethiopia
Distance
16,412 km
10,198 mi / 8,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
332°
north northwest

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HNL JIM
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Jimma Airport
IATA Code HNL JIM
ICAO Code PHNL HAJM
City Honolulu Jimma
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 13 ft 5,500 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 7.670000, 36.820000

Honolulu (HNL) to Jimma (JIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Jimma Airport (JIM) in Jimma, Ethiopia is 16,412 kilometers (10,198 miles / 8,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 12:30 in Honolulu, it's 01:30 in Jimma. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,487 feet between the two airports. Jimma 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 Jimma (JIM) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). 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 Jimma Airport (JIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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