HNL
Honolulu
United States
15,661 km
9,731 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
15,661 km
9,731 mi / 8,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL TES
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code HNL TES
ICAO Code PHNL HHTS
City Honolulu Tessenei
Country United States Eritrea
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Asmara
Elevation 13 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 15.120000, 36.680000

Honolulu (HNL) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 15,661 kilometers (9,731 miles / 8,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Eritrea. 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 04:04 in Honolulu, it's 17:04 in Tessenei. With a 13-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 2,005 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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