HNL
Honolulu
United States
18,940 km
11,769 miles
MFC
Mafeteng
Lesotho
Distance
18,940 km
11,769 mi / 10,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

HNL MFC
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Mafeteng Airport
IATA Code HNL MFC
ICAO Code PHNL FXMF
City Honolulu Mafeteng
Country United States Lesotho
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Maseru
Elevation 13 ft 5,350 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -29.800000, 27.240000

Honolulu (HNL) to Mafeteng (MFC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Mafeteng Airport (MFC) in Mafeteng, Lesotho is 18,940 kilometers (11,769 miles / 10,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 Lesotho. 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 08:26 in Honolulu, it's 20:26 in Mafeteng. 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 5,337 feet between the two airports. Mafeteng 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 Mafeteng (MFC) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 150° (south southeast). 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 Mafeteng Airport (MFC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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