HNL
Honolulu
United States
7,135 km
4,434 miles
ROT
Rotorua
New Zealand
Distance
7,135 km
4,434 mi / 3,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
202°
south southwest

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HNL ROT
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Rotorua Regional Airport
IATA Code HNL ROT
ICAO Code PHNL NZRO
City Honolulu Rotorua
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 13 ft 935 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -38.110000, 176.320000

Honolulu (HNL) to Rotorua (ROT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) in Rotorua, New Zealand is 7,135 kilometers (4,434 miles / 3,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with New Zealand. 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 01:10 in Honolulu, it's 00:10 in Rotorua. With a 23-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 Rotorua (ROT) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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