BEN
Benghazi
Libya
14,072 km
8,744 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
14,072 km
8,744 mi / 7,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
358°
north

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BEN HNL
Airport Name Benina International Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code BEN HNL
ICAO Code HLLB PHNL
City Benghazi Honolulu
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 433 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 21.320000, -157.920000

Benghazi (BEN) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 14,072 kilometers (8,744 miles / 7,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:42 in Benghazi, it's 19:42 in Honolulu. 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.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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