DTW
Detroit
United States
7,191 km
4,468 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
7,191 km
4,468 mi / 3,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

DTW HNL
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code DTW HNL
ICAO Code KDTW PHNL
City Detroit Honolulu
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 645 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 21.320000, -157.920000

Detroit (DTW) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 7,191 kilometers (4,468 miles / 3,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 5-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:03 in Detroit, it's 00:03 in Honolulu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 52° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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