HNL
Honolulu
United States
12,763 km
7,930 miles
TRR
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Distance
12,763 km
7,930 mi / 6,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
291°
west northwest

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HNL TRR
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport China-Bay Airport
IATA Code HNL TRR
ICAO Code PHNL VCCT
City Honolulu Trincomalee
Country United States Sri Lanka
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Colombo
Elevation 13 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 8.540000, 81.180000

Honolulu (HNL) to Trincomalee (TRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to China-Bay Airport (TRR) in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka is 12,763 kilometers (7,930 miles / 6,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 21:47 in Honolulu, it's 13:17 in Trincomalee. With a 15.5-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 Trincomalee (TRR) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 62° (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 China-Bay Airport (TRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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