Airbus A380-800

CHARLIE ALFA 🇺🇸

12 Apr 2026 · © All photos taken by me, copyright protected.

ANA 🇯🇵 | Airbus A380 | JA381A | PHNL / HNL 🇺🇸

7 likes 6 comments

Comments (6)

Judge Dredd · 13 Apr 2026

👌🏻

🛩️

CHARLIE ALFA · 13 Apr 2026

Thank you!

🛩️

Domi · 12 Apr 2026

So cute!

Judge Dredd · 12 Apr 2026

Fantastic shot!

🛩️

CHARLIE ALFA · 12 Apr 2026

Me too!

Kiwi Aviation · 12 Apr 2026

Love the livery!

More like this

Aircraft

A380-800 A388

ANA Flying Honu (special sea turtle livery)

Airline

All Nippon Airways

ANA / NH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Achievements

Rare Bird, Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Airbus Aficionado, Superjumbo Spotter

5 badges earned

Location

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

HNL/PHNL

21.3184, -157.9260

Open map

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport HNL

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world’s largest passenger airliner, first flown in 2005. ANA only operates three A380s, all dedicated for the Tokyo-Honolulu route in special \'Flying Honu\' liveries.

Fleet Rarity

ANA is the only Japanese operator of the A380, with just three in its fleet. The A380 program was limited to 250 units total, with most now retired or being phased out.

Record Flights

Used primarily on long-haul routes, especially Tokyo-Honolulu. The A380 held the record for largest passenger capacity.

Safety & Events

ANA’s A380s are known for their unique sea turtle liveries, enhancing the airline’s visibility and customer interest on the Japan-Hawaii route.

Future Outlook

Still in service with ANA as of 2024, but the A380 is being phased out by many carriers worldwide. ANA intends to keep their trio for the foreseeable future.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200 (model-dependent)

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.73 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

903 km/h

Speed

520–850 passengers (typical: 520 in ANA configuration)

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311–340 kN (70,000–76,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC2 at T/O, QC0.5 on approach (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

Noise