HNL
Honolulu
United States
13,008 km
8,083 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
13,008 km
8,083 mi / 7,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
83°
east

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HNL QBX
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code HNL QBX
ICAO Code PHNL SNOB
City Honolulu Sobral
Country United States Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/Fortaleza
Elevation 13 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Honolulu (HNL) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 13,008 kilometers (8,083 miles / 7,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:08 in Honolulu, it's 19:08 in Sobral. With a 7-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 Sobral (QBX) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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