HNL
Honolulu
United States
18,191 km
11,303 miles
LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
Distance
18,191 km
11,303 mi / 9,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
355°
north

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HNL LBO
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Lusambo Airport
IATA Code HNL LBO
ICAO Code PHNL FZVI
City Honolulu Lusambo
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 13 ft 1,407 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -4.960000, 23.380000

Honolulu (HNL) to Lusambo (LBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo is 18,191 kilometers (11,303 miles / 9,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 15:05 in Honolulu, it's 03:05 in Lusambo. 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 1,394 feet between the two airports. Lusambo Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Lusambo (LBO) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 4° (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 Lusambo Airport (LBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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