HNL
Honolulu
United States
7,125 km
4,427 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,125 km
4,427 mi / 3,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+20h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HNL VAI
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code HNL VAI
ICAO Code PHNL AYVN
City Honolulu N/A
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 13 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Honolulu (HNL) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 7,125 kilometers (4,427 miles / 3,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 10:39 in Honolulu, it's 06:39 in Vanimo Airport. 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.

The return flight from Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 65° (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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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