HNL
Honolulu
United States
7,209 km
4,480 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,209 km
4,480 mi / 3,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HNL TFM
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code HNL TFM
ICAO Code PHNL AYTE
City Honolulu Telefomin
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 13 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Honolulu (HNL) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 7,209 kilometers (4,480 miles / 3,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 19:58 in Honolulu, it's 15:58 in Telefomin. With a 20-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 4,937 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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