HNL
Honolulu
United States
19,190 km
11,924 miles
QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
19,190 km
11,924 mi / 10,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
227°
southwest

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HNL QRA
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Rand Airport
IATA Code HNL QRA
ICAO Code PHNL FAGM
City Honolulu Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 5,483 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -26.240000, 28.150000

Honolulu (HNL) to Johannesburg (QRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 19,190 kilometers (11,924 miles / 10,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 20:42 in Honolulu, it's 08:42 in Johannesburg. 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 5,470 feet between the two airports. Rand Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (QRA) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 130° (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 Rand Airport (QRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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