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Flight time from San Diego to Honolulu, Oahu

SAN → HNL · San Diego International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

The flight from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) takes about 5h 37m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner, covering 2,610 miles (4,201 km).

2,610
miles
4,201
kilometers
-3h
time change
W
westbound

How the aircraft compares

Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
5h 53m
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
5h 37m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
5h 9m

When will you arrive?

Honolulu, Oahu is 3 hours behind San Diego. You cross 3 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.

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Common questions

How long is the flight from San Diego to Honolulu, Oahu?
About 5h 37m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
How far is it?
2,610 miles, or 4,201 km (2,268 nautical miles) in a straight line.
What is the time difference?
Honolulu, Oahu is 3 hours behind San Diego.

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