The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is 18,565 kilometers (11,536 miles / 10,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 South Africa. 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 21:47 in Honolulu, it's 09:47 in Port Elizabeth. 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.

The return flight from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). 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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.