HNL
Honolulu
United States
13,843 km
8,602 miles
VAM
Maamigili
Maldives
Distance
13,843 km
8,602 mi / 7,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
290°
west northwest

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HNL VAM
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Villa International Airport
IATA Code HNL VAM
ICAO Code PHNL VRMV
City Honolulu Maamigili
Country United States Maldives
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Indian/Maldives
Elevation 13 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 3.470000, 72.830000

Honolulu (HNL) to Maamigili (VAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Villa International Airport (VAM) in Maamigili, Maldives is 13,843 kilometers (8,602 miles / 7,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Maldives. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:59 in Honolulu, it's 07:59 in Maamigili. With a 15-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 Maamigili (VAM) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 61° (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 Villa International Airport (VAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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