HNL
Honolulu
United States
19,522 km
12,131 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
19,522 km
12,131 mi / 10,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HNL WDH
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code HNL WDH
ICAO Code PHNL FYWH
City Honolulu Windhoek
Country United States Namibia
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 13 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Honolulu (HNL) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 19,522 kilometers (12,131 miles / 10,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Namibia. 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 23:38 in Honolulu, it's 11:38 in Windhoek. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,627 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (WDH) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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