HNL
Honolulu
United States
17,449 km
10,843 miles
JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
Distance
17,449 km
10,843 mi / 9,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL JRO
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Kilimanjaro International Airport
IATA Code HNL JRO
ICAO Code PHNL HTKJ
City Honolulu Arusha
Country United States Tanzania
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 13 ft 2,932 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -3.430000, 37.070000

Honolulu (HNL) to Arusha (JRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania is 17,449 kilometers (10,843 miles / 9,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Tanzania. 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 00:36 in Honolulu, it's 13:36 in Arusha. 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 2,919 feet between the two airports. Kilimanjaro International Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Arusha (JRO) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 38° (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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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