HNL
Honolulu
United States
19,006 km
11,810 miles
TCU
Homeward
South Africa
Distance
19,006 km
11,810 mi / 10,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
207°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

HNL TCU
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Thaba Nchu Tar Airport
IATA Code HNL TCU
ICAO Code PHNL FATN
City Honolulu Homeward
Country United States South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 4,941 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -29.320000, 26.820000

Honolulu (HNL) to Homeward (TCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) in Homeward, South Africa is 19,006 kilometers (11,810 miles / 10,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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 12:10 in Honolulu, it's 00:10 in Homeward. 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 4,928 feet between the two airports. Thaba Nchu Tar Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Homeward (TCU) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 151° (south 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 Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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