HNL
Honolulu
United States
7,142 km
4,438 miles
LEX
Lexington
United States
Distance
7,142 km
4,438 mi / 3,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

HNL LEX
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Blue Grass Airport
IATA Code HNL LEX
ICAO Code PHNL KLEX
City Honolulu Lexington
Country United States United States
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/New_York
Elevation 13 ft 979 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 38.040000, -84.610000

Honolulu (HNL) to Lexington (LEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) in Lexington, United States is 7,142 kilometers (4,438 miles / 3,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 06:45 in Honolulu, it's 11:45 in Lexington. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lexington (LEX) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 278° (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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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