HNL
Honolulu
United States
19,092 km
11,863 miles
ZEC
Secunda
South Africa
Distance
19,092 km
11,863 mi / 10,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

HNL ZEC
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Secunda Airport
IATA Code HNL ZEC
ICAO Code PHNL FASC
City Honolulu Secunda
Country United States South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 5,250 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -26.520000, 29.170000

Honolulu (HNL) to Secunda (ZEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Secunda Airport (ZEC) in Secunda, South Africa is 19,092 kilometers (11,863 miles / 10,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 07:52 in Honolulu, it's 19:52 in Secunda. 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 5,237 feet between the two airports. Secunda Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Secunda (ZEC) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 127° (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 Secunda Airport (ZEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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