HNL
Honolulu
United States
6,785 km
4,216 miles
LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
Distance
6,785 km
4,216 mi / 3,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HNL LAE
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Lae Nadzab Airport
IATA Code HNL LAE
ICAO Code PHNL AYNZ
City Honolulu Nadzab
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 13 ft 239 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -6.570000, 146.730000

Honolulu (HNL) to Nadzab (LAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea is 6,785 kilometers (4,216 miles / 3,663 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 08:30 in Honolulu, it's 04:30 in Nadzab. 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.

The return flight from Nadzab (LAE) 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 Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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