HNL
Honolulu
United States
15,065 km
9,361 miles
KMX
King Khaled Air Base
Saudi Arabia
Distance
15,065 km
9,361 mi / 8,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL KMX
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport King Khaled Air Base
IATA Code HNL KMX
ICAO Code PHNL OEKM
City Honolulu N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 13 ft 6,778 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 18.300000, 42.800000

Honolulu (HNL) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia is 15,065 kilometers (9,361 miles / 8,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 01:08 in Honolulu, it's 14:08 in King Khaled Air Base. 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 6,765 feet between the two airports. King Khaled Air Base 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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 28° (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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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