DEN
Denver
United States
5,408 km
3,360 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
5,408 km
3,360 mi / 2,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Denver
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

DEN HNL
Airport Name Denver International Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code DEN HNL
ICAO Code KDEN PHNL
City Denver Honolulu
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 5,434 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 21.320000, -157.920000

Denver (DEN) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 5,408 kilometers (3,360 miles / 2,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 00:33 in Denver, it's 21:33 in Honolulu. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,421 feet between the two airports. Daniel K Inouye International Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Denver International Airport (DEN) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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