HNL
Honolulu
United States
18,471 km
11,477 miles
KNM
Kaniama
DR Congo
Distance
18,471 km
11,477 mi / 9,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

HNL KNM
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Kaniama Airport
IATA Code HNL KNM
ICAO Code PHNL FZTK
City Honolulu Kaniama
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 13 ft 2,772 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -7.580000, 24.150000

Honolulu (HNL) to Kaniama (KNM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Kaniama Airport (KNM) in Kaniama, DR Congo is 18,471 kilometers (11,477 miles / 9,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 DR Congo. 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 11:20 in Honolulu, it's 23:20 in Kaniama. With a 12-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 2,759 feet between the two airports. Kaniama Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Kaniama (KNM) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Kaniama Airport (KNM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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