HNL
Honolulu
United States
18,229 km
11,327 miles
KGJ
Karonga
Malawi
Distance
18,229 km
11,327 mi / 9,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL KGJ
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Karonga Airport
IATA Code HNL KGJ
ICAO Code PHNL FWKA
City Honolulu Karonga
Country United States Malawi
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 13 ft 1,765 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -9.950000, 33.890000

Honolulu (HNL) to Karonga (KGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Karonga Airport (KGJ) in Karonga, Malawi is 18,229 kilometers (11,327 miles / 9,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Malawi. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:37 in Honolulu, it's 11:37 in Karonga. 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 1,752 feet between the two airports. Karonga Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Karonga (KGJ) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 44° (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 Karonga Airport (KGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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