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.