HNL
Honolulu
United States
19,207 km
11,935 miles
PTG
Potgietersrus
South Africa
Distance
19,207 km
11,935 mi / 10,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HNL PTG
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Polokwane International Airport
IATA Code HNL PTG
ICAO Code PHNL FAPP
City Honolulu Potgietersrus
Country United States South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 4,076 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -23.850000, 29.460000

Honolulu (HNL) to Potgietersrus (PTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Potgietersrus, South Africa is 19,207 kilometers (11,935 miles / 10,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 08:13 in Honolulu, it's 20:13 in Potgietersrus. 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 4,063 feet between the two airports. Polokwane International Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Potgietersrus (PTG) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 109° (east 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 Polokwane International Airport (PTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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