HNL
Honolulu
United States
17,215 km
10,697 miles
LIE
Libenge
DR Congo
Distance
17,215 km
10,697 mi / 9,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

HNL LIE
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Libenge Airport
IATA Code HNL LIE
ICAO Code PHNL FZFA
City Honolulu Libenge
Country United States DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 13 ft 1,125 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 3.630000, 18.630000

Honolulu (HNL) to Libenge (LIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Libenge Airport (LIE) in Libenge, DR Congo is 17,215 kilometers (10,697 miles / 9,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 01:41 in Honolulu, it's 12:41 in Libenge. With a 11-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 1,112 feet between the two airports. Libenge Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Libenge (LIE) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 352° (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 Libenge Airport (LIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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