HNL
Honolulu
United States
18,744 km
11,647 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
18,744 km
11,647 mi / 10,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

HNL UTW
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code HNL UTW
ICAO Code PHNL FAQT
City Honolulu Queenstown
Country United States South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Honolulu (HNL) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 18,744 kilometers (11,647 miles / 10,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 08:33 in Honolulu, it's 20:33 in Queenstown. 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 3,624 feet between the two airports. Queenstown Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (UTW) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 157° (south 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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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