HNL
Honolulu
United States
5,143 km
3,196 miles
RIL
Rifle
United States
Distance
5,143 km
3,196 mi / 2,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HNL RIL
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Rifle Garfield County Airport
IATA Code HNL RIL
ICAO Code PHNL KRIL
City Honolulu Rifle
Country United States United States
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/Denver
Elevation 13 ft 5,537 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 39.530000, -107.730000

Honolulu (HNL) to Rifle (RIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) in Rifle, United States is 5,143 kilometers (3,196 miles / 2,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 20:38 in Honolulu, it's 23:38 in Rifle. 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 5,524 feet between the two airports. Rifle Garfield County Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rifle (RIL) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 262° (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 Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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