HNL
Honolulu
United States
13,887 km
8,629 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
13,887 km
8,629 mi / 7,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
10°
north

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HNL WAX
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code HNL WAX
ICAO Code PHNL HLZW
City Honolulu Zuwara
Country United States Libya
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 32.950000, 12.020000

Honolulu (HNL) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 13,887 kilometers (8,629 miles / 7,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Libya. 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 20:43 in Honolulu, it's 08:43 in Zuwara. 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.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 349° (north 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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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