HNL
Honolulu
United States
16,155 km
10,038 miles
LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
Distance
16,155 km
10,038 mi / 8,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL LFO
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Kelafo East Airport
IATA Code HNL LFO
ICAO Code PHNL HAKL
City Honolulu Kelafo
Country United States Ethiopia
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 13 ft 1,730 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 5.660000, 44.350000

Honolulu (HNL) to Kelafo (LFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia is 16,155 kilometers (10,038 miles / 8,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 21:25 in Honolulu, it's 10:25 in Kelafo. 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 1,717 feet between the two airports. Kelafo East Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Kelafo (LFO) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 38° (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 Kelafo East Airport (LFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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