CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
18,569 km
11,538 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
18,569 km
11,538 mi / 10,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
195°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT HNL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code CPT HNL
ICAO Code FACT PHNL
City Cape Town Honolulu
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 151 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 21.320000, -157.920000

Cape Town (CPT) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 18,569 kilometers (11,538 miles / 10,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 South Africa 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 05:27 in Cape Town, it's 17:27 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 Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 167° (south 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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