HNL
Honolulu
United States
17,341 km
10,775 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
17,341 km
10,775 mi / 9,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
313°
northwest

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HNL UKA
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code HNL UKA
ICAO Code PHNL HKUK
City Honolulu Ukunda
Country United States Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 13 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Honolulu (HNL) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 17,341 kilometers (10,775 miles / 9,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Kenya. 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 16:55 in Honolulu, it's 05:55 in Ukunda. 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.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) 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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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