# Distance from Honolulu (HNL) to Ukunda (UKA)

> 17,341 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,341 km / 10,775 mi / 9,363 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 313° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 43° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Kenya
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +13h (When it's 18:07 in Honolulu, it's 07:07 in Ukunda)
- **Elevation difference**: 85 ft (UKA is higher than HNL)

## Airports

### [Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hnl-honolulu-daniel-k-inouye-international-airport/1ef266df-8953-6d78-a54a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Honolulu, United States
- ICAO: PHNL
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates: 21.320000, -157.920000
- Elevation: 13 ft

### [Ukunda Airstrip (UKA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/uka-ukunda-ukunda-airstrip/1ef266de-ecb8-605e-9e21-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ukunda, Kenya
- ICAO: HKUK
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: -4.290000, 39.570000
- Elevation: 98 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:07 in Honolulu, it's 07:07 in Ukunda.
With a 13-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hnl-honolulu-daniel-k-inouye-international-airport/1ef266df-8953-6d78-a54a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Ukunda Airstrip (UKA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/uka-ukunda-ukunda-airstrip/1ef266de-ecb8-605e-9e21-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)