HNL
Honolulu
United States
3,856 km
2,396 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,856 km
2,396 mi / 2,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HNL SFO
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code HNL SFO
ICAO Code PHNL KSFO
City Honolulu San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 37.620000, -122.380000

Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,856 kilometers (2,396 miles / 2,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 23:42 in Honolulu, it's 01:42 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). 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 Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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