HNL
Honolulu
United States
5,588 km
3,472 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
5,588 km
3,472 mi / 3,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

HNL SON
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code HNL SON
ICAO Code PHNL NVSS
City Honolulu Luganville
Country United States Vanuatu
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Pacific/Efate
Elevation 13 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Honolulu (HNL) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 5,588 kilometers (3,472 miles / 3,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 22:02 in Honolulu, it's 19:02 in Luganville. With a 21-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 Luganville (SON) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 44° (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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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