HNL
Honolulu
United States
17,083 km
10,615 miles
RFA
Rafai
Central African Republic
Distance
17,083 km
10,615 mi / 9,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
356°
north

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Airport Comparison

HNL RFA
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Rafai Airport
IATA Code HNL RFA
ICAO Code PHNL FEGR
City Honolulu Rafai
Country United States Central African Republic
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Bangui
Elevation 13 ft 1,759 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 4.990000, 23.930000

Honolulu (HNL) to Rafai (RFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Rafai Airport (RFA) in Rafai, Central African Republic is 17,083 kilometers (10,615 miles / 9,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Central African Republic. 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 12:34 in Honolulu, it's 23:34 in Rafai. With a 11-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 1,746 feet between the two airports. Rafai Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Rafai (RFA) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 4° (north). 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 Rafai Airport (RFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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