HNL
Honolulu
United States
15,879 km
9,867 miles
LLI
Lalibela
Ethiopia
Distance
15,879 km
9,867 mi / 8,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL LLI
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Lalibella Airport
IATA Code HNL LLI
ICAO Code PHNL HALL
City Honolulu Lalibela
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 13 ft 6,506 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 11.970000, 38.980000

Honolulu (HNL) to Lalibela (LLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Lalibella Airport (LLI) in Lalibela, Ethiopia is 15,879 kilometers (9,867 miles / 8,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 02:36 in Honolulu, it's 15:36 in Lalibela. With a 13-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 6,493 feet between the two airports. Lalibella Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lalibela (LLI) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Lalibella Airport (LLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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