HNL
Honolulu
United States
3,894 km
2,419 miles
KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
Distance
3,894 km
2,419 mi / 2,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
237°
west southwest

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HNL KUC
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Kuria Airport
IATA Code HNL KUC
ICAO Code PHNL NGKT
City Honolulu Kuria
Country United States Kiribati
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 0.220000, 173.440000

Honolulu (HNL) to Kuria (KUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati is 3,894 kilometers (2,419 miles / 2,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Kiribati. 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 08:38 in Honolulu, it's 06:38 in Kuria. With a 22-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kuria (KUC) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 51° (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 Kuria Airport (KUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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