HNL
Honolulu
United States
10,770 km
6,692 miles
KUA
Kuantan
Malaysia
Distance
10,770 km
6,692 mi / 5,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

HNL KUA
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Kuantan Airport
IATA Code HNL KUA
ICAO Code PHNL WMKD
City Honolulu Kuantan
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 13 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 3.780000, 103.210000

Honolulu (HNL) to Kuantan (KUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Kuantan Airport (KUA) in Kuantan, Malaysia is 10,770 kilometers (6,692 miles / 5,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Malaysia. 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 17:06 in Honolulu, it's 11:06 in Kuantan. With a 18-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 Kuantan (KUA) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Kuantan Airport (KUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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