HNL
Honolulu
United States
19,069 km
11,849 miles
LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
Distance
19,069 km
11,849 mi / 10,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
314°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

HNL LUN
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA Code HNL LUN
ICAO Code PHNL FLKK
City Honolulu Lusaka
Country United States Zambia
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 13 ft 3,779 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -15.330000, 28.450000

Honolulu (HNL) to Lusaka (LUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia is 19,069 kilometers (11,849 miles / 10,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Zambia. 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 10:44 in Honolulu, it's 22:44 in Lusaka. 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 3,766 feet between the two airports. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Lusaka (LUN) 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 Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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