Darwin to Honolulu, Oahu (DRW–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 16h 50m 6EASJL ASQF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
CRK Mabalacat ~14h 30m Mabalacat (CRK) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) ~18h 5m CZ DL Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SIN Singapore ~18h 57m AIAYEK AS Singapore (SIN) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
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Darwin to Honolulu, Oahu
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
5,360 mi 10h 8m nonstop -19.5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DRW and HNL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DRW to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
72
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DRW → HNL
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
Return
HNL → DRW
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-19.5h
Honolulu, Oahu is 19.5 hours behind Darwin.
DRW: ACST · HNL: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Darwin, it's 10.5:00 PM (previous day) in Honolulu, Oahu.
Distance & Flight Time
5,360 mi / 8,626 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 8m gate to gate.

DRW–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Darwin to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance5,360 mi / 8,626 km
Flight time10h 8m
Time difference-19.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DRW
IATA / ICAODRW / YPDN
TimezoneAustralia/Darwin
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation103 ft / 31 m
Destination: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DRW to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take about 10h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 5,360 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Honolulu, Oahu is 19.5 hours behind Darwin.
Yes, return flights from HNL to DRW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DRW to HNL

Darwin International Airport / RAAF Darwin (DRW) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DRW to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DRW to HNL is about 10 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,360 miles (8,626 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sydney Kingsford Smith. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.