HNL
Honolulu
United States
3,723 km
2,314 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
3,723 km
2,314 mi / 2,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+22h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
242°
west southwest

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HNL MTK
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code HNL MTK
ICAO Code PHNL NGMN
City Honolulu Makin Island
Country United States Kiribati
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 3.370000, 172.990000

Honolulu (HNL) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 3,723 kilometers (2,314 miles / 2,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:44 in Honolulu, it's 17:44 in Makin Island. With a 22-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 Makin Island (MTK) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 55° (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 Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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