HNL
Honolulu
United States
13,223 km
8,217 miles
RJN
Rafsanjan Airport
Iran
Distance
13,223 km
8,217 mi / 7,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.5h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL RJN
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Rafsanjan Airport
IATA Code HNL RJN
ICAO Code PHNL OIKR
City Honolulu N/A
Country United States Iran
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Tehran
Elevation 13 ft 5,298 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 30.300000, 56.050000

Honolulu (HNL) to Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) in Rafsanjan Airport, Iran is 13,223 kilometers (8,217 miles / 7,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Iran. 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 14:31 in Honolulu, it's 04:01 in Rafsanjan Airport. With a 13.5-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 5,285 feet between the two airports. Rafsanjan Airport 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 Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 36° (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 Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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