HNL
Honolulu
United States
18,794 km
11,678 miles
ULD
Ulundi
South Africa
Distance
18,794 km
11,678 mi / 10,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

HNL ULD
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport
IATA Code HNL ULD
ICAO Code PHNL FAUL
City Honolulu Ulundi
Country United States South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -28.320000, 31.420000

Honolulu (HNL) to Ulundi (ULD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD) in Ulundi, South Africa is 18,794 kilometers (11,678 miles / 10,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 South Africa. 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 11:35 in Honolulu, it's 23:35 in Ulundi. With a 12-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 1,707 feet between the two airports. Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Ulundi (ULD) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 128° (southeast). 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 Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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