HNL
Honolulu
United States
10,638 km
6,610 miles
NQZ
Astana
Kazakhstan
Distance
10,638 km
6,610 mi / 5,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL NQZ
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
IATA Code HNL NQZ
ICAO Code PHNL UACC
City Honolulu Astana
Country United States Kazakhstan
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Almaty
Elevation 13 ft 1,166 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 51.020000, 71.470000

Honolulu (HNL) to Astana (NQZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana, Kazakhstan is 10,638 kilometers (6,610 miles / 5,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 22:25 in Honolulu, it's 13:25 in Astana. With a 15-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 1,153 feet between the two airports. Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Astana (NQZ) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 45° (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 Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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