HNL
Honolulu
United States
18,942 km
11,770 miles
NCS
Newcastle
South Africa
Distance
18,942 km
11,770 mi / 10,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

HNL NCS
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Newcastle Airport
IATA Code HNL NCS
ICAO Code PHNL FANC
City Honolulu Newcastle
Country United States South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 4,074 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -27.770000, 29.980000

Honolulu (HNL) to Newcastle (NCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Newcastle Airport (NCS) in Newcastle, South Africa is 18,942 kilometers (11,770 miles / 10,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 South Africa. 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 08:36 in Honolulu, it's 20:36 in Newcastle. 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 4,061 feet between the two airports. Newcastle Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Newcastle (NCS) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 130° (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 Newcastle Airport (NCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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