HNL
Honolulu
United States
19,140 km
11,893 miles
KIM
Kimberley
South Africa
Distance
19,140 km
11,893 mi / 10,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
197°
south southwest

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HNL KIM
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Kimberley Airport
IATA Code HNL KIM
ICAO Code PHNL FAKM
City Honolulu Kimberley
Country United States South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 3,950 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -28.800000, 24.770000

Honolulu (HNL) to Kimberley (KIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Kimberley Airport (KIM) in Kimberley, South Africa is 19,140 kilometers (11,893 miles / 10,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 South Africa. 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 16:52 in Honolulu, it's 04:52 in Kimberley. 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 3,937 feet between the two airports. Kimberley Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Kimberley (KIM) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 161° (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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Kimberley Airport (KIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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