HNL
Honolulu
United States
13,233 km
8,223 miles
ISU
Sulaymaniyah
Iraq
Distance
13,233 km
8,223 mi / 7,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL ISU
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Sulaymaniyah International Airport
IATA Code HNL ISU
ICAO Code PHNL ORSU
City Honolulu Sulaymaniyah
Country United States Iraq
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 13 ft 2,494 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 35.560000, 45.320000

Honolulu (HNL) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq is 13,233 kilometers (8,223 miles / 7,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:51 in Honolulu, it's 05:51 in Sulaymaniyah. With a 13-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 2,481 feet between the two airports. Sulaymaniyah International Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 25° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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