HNL
Honolulu
United States
6,718 km
4,174 miles
KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
Distance
6,718 km
4,174 mi / 3,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
249°
west southwest

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HNL KBM
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Kabwum
IATA Code HNL KBM
ICAO Code PHNL AYKB
City Honolulu N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 13 ft 4,450 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -6.160000, 147.190000

Honolulu (HNL) to Kabwum (KBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea is 6,718 kilometers (4,174 miles / 3,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:26 in Honolulu, it's 05:26 in Kabwum. With a 20-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 4,437 feet between the two airports. Kabwum sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Kabwum (KBM) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 61° (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 Kabwum (KBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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