HNL
Honolulu
United States
5,651 km
3,511 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
5,651 km
3,511 mi / 3,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

HNL SWJ
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code HNL SWJ
ICAO Code PHNL NVSX
City Honolulu Malekula Island
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Pacific/Efate
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Honolulu (HNL) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 5,651 kilometers (3,511 miles / 3,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Honolulu, it's 13:12 in Malekula Island. With a 21-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 Malekula Island (SWJ) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 43° (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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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