BWU
Sydney
Australia
8,182 km
5,084 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
8,182 km
5,084 mi / 4,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BWU HNL
Airport Name Sydney Bankstown Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code BWU HNL
ICAO Code YSBK PHNL
City Sydney Honolulu
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 29 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -33.920000, 150.990000 21.320000, -157.920000

Sydney (BWU) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 8,182 kilometers (5,084 miles / 4,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:27 in Sydney, it's 19:27 in Honolulu. With a 21-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 Sydney (BWU) follows a heading of 222° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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