HNL
Honolulu
United States
9,661 km
6,003 miles
OLI
Rif
Iceland
Distance
9,661 km
6,003 mi / 5,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HNL OLI
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Rif Airport
IATA Code HNL OLI
ICAO Code PHNL BIRF
City Honolulu Rif
Country United States Iceland
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 13 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 64.910000, -23.820000

Honolulu (HNL) to Rif (OLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Rif Airport (OLI) in Rif, Iceland is 9,661 kilometers (6,003 miles / 5,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:51 in Honolulu, it's 16:51 in Rif. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rif (OLI) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). 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 Rif Airport (OLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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