Honolulu, Oahu to Dulles (HNL–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA3906
UA United
9:04 AM
HST
12:31 AM+1
EDT
9h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET1393
ET Ethiopian
764
3:30 PM
HST T2
7:01 AM+1
EDT
9h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA344
UA United
764
3:30 PM
HST T2
7:01 AM+1
EDT
9h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET1392
ET Ethiopian
764
8:15 AM
EDT
1:13 PM
HST
10h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA345
UA United
764
8:15 AM
EDT
1:13 PM
HST
10h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Honolulu, Oahu to Dulles
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 4,810 mi 9h 27m nonstop +6h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

HNL–IAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,810 miles in approximately 9h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HNL–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 764 9h27-9h31 85% Star Alliance
ET Ethiopian Airlines 6 764 9h31 85% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
764 Boeing 767-400ER – ET, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET + UA (13 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HNL to IAD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to IAD.
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One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,018
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
HNL → IAD
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
79%
Return
IAD → HNL
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays → IAD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Dulles is 6 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
HNL: HST · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
4,810 mi / 7,740 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 27m to 9h 31m.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

HNL–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance4,810 mi / 7,740 km
Flight time9h 27m to 9h 31m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 12 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 9h 27m to 9h 31m. The route covers 4,810 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from HNL to IAD. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAF, VNY, APC, APA, NUQ, BUR, TEB, LGB, OAK, AFW, SJC, YYC, RSW, SRQ, MSP, DFW, DEN, PHX, JFK, ORD, PDX, EWR, ATL, IAH, LAX, SMF, LAS, SEA, SLC, SFO, DTW, SAN, YYZ, HND and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dulles is 6 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
Yes, return flights from IAD to HNL 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 HNL to IAD

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and United Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HNL to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to IAD ranges from 9 hours 27 minutes to 9 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,810 miles (7,740 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via SAF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.