HNL
Honolulu
United States
4,200 km
2,610 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
4,200 km
2,610 mi / 2,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

HNL SAN
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code HNL SAN
ICAO Code PHNL KSAN
City Honolulu San Diego
Country United States United States
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 32.730000, -117.190000

Honolulu (HNL) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 4,200 kilometers (2,610 miles / 2,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 21:11 in Honolulu, it's 23:11 in San Diego.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 263° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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