HNL
Honolulu
United States
9,927 km
6,168 miles
SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
Distance
9,927 km
6,168 mi / 5,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
272°
west

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HNL SBW
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Sibu Airport
IATA Code HNL SBW
ICAO Code PHNL WBGS
City Honolulu Sibu
Country United States Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Kuching
Elevation 13 ft 122 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 2.260000, 111.980000

Honolulu (HNL) to Sibu (SBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia is 9,927 kilometers (6,168 miles / 5,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Malaysia. 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 06:53 in Honolulu, it's 00:53 in Sibu. With a 18-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 Sibu (SBW) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Sibu Airport (SBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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