HNL
Honolulu
United States
12,189 km
7,574 miles
OAS
Sharana
Afghanistan
Distance
12,189 km
7,574 mi / 6,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL OAS
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Sharana Airstrip
IATA Code HNL OAS
ICAO Code PHNL OASA
City Honolulu Sharana
Country United States Afghanistan
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Kabul
Elevation 13 ft 7,340 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 33.130000, 68.840000

Honolulu (HNL) to Sharana (OAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Sharana Airstrip (OAS) in Sharana, Afghanistan is 12,189 kilometers (7,574 miles / 6,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:27 in Honolulu, it's 06:57 in Sharana. With a 14.5-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 7,327 feet between the two airports. Sharana Airstrip 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 Sharana (OAS) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 46° (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 Sharana Airstrip (OAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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