ANA's eye-catching 'Flying Honu' Airbus A380-800 climbs out in its vibrant blue sea turtle livery, an exclusive sight on the Tokyo-Honolulu route.
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ANA 🇯🇵 | Airbus A380 | JA381A | PHNL / HNL 🇺🇸
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A388
Model
A380-800
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
All Nippon Airways
Airline Code
ANA / NH
Livery
ANA Flying Honu (special sea turtle livery)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (model-dependent)
Thrust
311–340 kN (70,000–76,500 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
79.75 meters
Length
72.73 meters
Height
24.09 meters
MTOW
575,000 kilograms
Range
15,200 kilometers
Capacity
520–850 passengers (typical: 520 in ANA configuration)
Cruise Speed
903 km/h
Noise Rating
QC2 at T/O, QC0.5 on approach (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)
Location
Airport Code
HNL/PHNL
Airport Name
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport