HNL
Honolulu
United States
15,503 km
9,633 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
15,503 km
9,633 mi / 8,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HNL UCN
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code HNL UCN
ICAO Code PHNL GLBU
City Honolulu Buchanan
Country United States Liberia
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 13 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 5.170000, -9.280000

Honolulu (HNL) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 15,503 kilometers (9,633 miles / 8,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Liberia. 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 16:57 in Honolulu, it's 02:57 in Buchanan. With a 10-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 Buchanan (UCN) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). 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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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