HNL
Honolulu
United States
11,235 km
6,981 miles
JIR
Jiri
Nepal
Distance
11,235 km
6,981 mi / 6,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.75h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL JIR
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Jiri Airport
IATA Code HNL JIR
ICAO Code PHNL VNJI
City Honolulu Jiri
Country United States Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 13 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 27.620000, 86.220000

Honolulu (HNL) to Jiri (JIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Jiri Airport (JIR) in Jiri, Nepal is 11,235 kilometers (6,981 miles / 6,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Nepal. 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 19:11 in Honolulu, it's 10:56 in Jiri. With a 15.75-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 5,987 feet between the two airports. Jiri 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 Jiri (JIR) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Jiri Airport (JIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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