HNL
Honolulu
United States
4,108 km
2,552 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
4,108 km
2,552 mi / 2,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

HNL LAX
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code HNL LAX
ICAO Code PHNL KLAX
City Honolulu Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 33.940000, -118.410000

Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 4,108 kilometers (2,552 miles / 2,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:43 in Honolulu, it's 01:43 in Los Angeles.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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