Flight time from Los Angeles to Honolulu

About 4,120 km (2,560 miles), an estimated nonstop flight time of 5h 40m.

Distance

4,120 km

2,560 miles

Flight time

5h 40m

nonstop, estimated

Time difference

3h behind

Honolulu

From

Departure time (local)

Los Angeles to Honolulu

4,120 km

2,560 miles apart, as the crow flies

Estimated flight time

5h 40m

Time difference

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A straight-line (great-circle) estimate. Real flights are a little longer because of air-traffic routing, winds and any stopovers, so your landing time is approximate.

Los Angeles to Honolulu at a glance

Flying from Los Angeles, United States to Honolulu, United States covers a great-circle distance of roughly 4,120 kilometres (2,560 miles). At a typical jet cruising speed, that is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 5h 40m, before you add taxi time, any air-traffic delays and the effect of the wind. A connection through a hub will add the layover on top.

Honolulu is about 3 hours behind Los Angeles, so expect some jet lag from crossing 3 time zones, which tends to hit harder when you fly west and gain them. The interactive calculator above updates the time difference for today's date, and you can swap the cities or pick a different pairing in a tap.

Los Angeles to Honolulu FAQ

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu?

Los Angeles to Honolulu is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 5h 40m, based on a great-circle distance of 4,120 km (2,560 miles). Real flight times vary with winds, air-traffic routing and any stopovers.

How far is Los Angeles from Honolulu?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Los Angeles to Honolulu is about 4,120 kilometres, or 2,560 miles.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Honolulu?

Honolulu is about 3 hours behind Los Angeles. Crossing 3 time zones means some jet lag, especially flying west.

Last reviewed 2026-06-04. Distance is a great-circle estimate; flight time excludes winds, routing and stopovers.