AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
15,078 km
9,369 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
15,078 km
9,369 mi / 8,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
28°
north northeast

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AHB HNL
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code AHB HNL
ICAO Code OEAB PHNL
City Abha Honolulu
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 6,858 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 21.320000, -157.920000

Abha (AHB) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 15,078 kilometers (9,369 miles / 8,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:06 in Abha, it's 20:06 in Honolulu. With a 13-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 6,845 feet between the two airports. Daniel K Inouye International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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