HNL
Honolulu
United States
17,242 km
10,714 miles
KCU
Masindi
Uganda
Distance
17,242 km
10,714 mi / 9,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL KCU
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Masindi Airport
IATA Code HNL KCU
ICAO Code PHNL HUMI
City Honolulu Masindi
Country United States Uganda
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Kampala
Elevation 13 ft 3,850 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 1.760000, 31.740000

Honolulu (HNL) to Masindi (KCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda is 17,242 kilometers (10,714 miles / 9,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Uganda. 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 14:20 in Honolulu, it's 03:20 in Masindi. 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 3,837 feet between the two airports. Masindi Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Masindi (KCU) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 22° (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 Masindi Airport (KCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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