ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
19,480 km
12,104 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
19,480 km
12,104 mi / 10,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ERS HNL
Airport Name Eros Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code ERS HNL
ICAO Code FYWE PHNL
City Windhoek Honolulu
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 5,575 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 21.320000, -157.920000

Windhoek (ERS) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 19,480 kilometers (12,104 miles / 10,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Namibia 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 02:00 in Windhoek, it's 14:00 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,562 feet between the two airports. Daniel K Inouye International Airport sits lower than Eros Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Windhoek (ERS) follows a heading of 106° (east 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 Eros Airport (ERS) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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