HNL
Honolulu
United States
6,614 km
4,110 miles
UKB
Kobe
Japan
Distance
6,614 km
4,110 mi / 3,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL UKB
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Kobe Airport
IATA Code HNL UKB
ICAO Code PHNL RJBE
City Honolulu Kobe
Country United States Japan
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 13 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 34.630000, 135.220000

Honolulu (HNL) to Kobe (UKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Kobe Airport (UKB) in Kobe, Japan is 6,614 kilometers (4,110 miles / 3,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Japan. 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 23:33 in Honolulu, it's 18:33 in Kobe. With a 19-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 Kobe (UKB) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Kobe Airport (UKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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