HIM
Hingurakgoda
Sri Lanka
12,808 km
7,958 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
12,808 km
7,958 mi / 6,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
62°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

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Airport Name Minneriya Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code HIM HNL
ICAO Code VCCH PHNL
City Hingurakgoda Honolulu
Country Sri Lanka United States
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 170 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 8.050000, 80.980000 21.320000, -157.920000

Hingurakgoda (HIM) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 12,808 kilometers (7,958 miles / 6,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 08:14 in Hingurakgoda, it's 16:44 in Honolulu. With a 15.5-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 Hingurakgoda (HIM) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Minneriya Airport (HIM) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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