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

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4,810 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA344+3
UA United
788
3:25 PM
HST T2
6:20 AM+1
EDT
8h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA345+3
UA United
764
8:30 AM
EDT
12:47 PM
HST
10h 17m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 10h 58m UA AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
SFO San Francisco 11h 12m ACASAV EJANZOS San Francisco (SFO) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 11h 16m UA ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
LAX Los Angeles 11h 23m AAACAF AAAZCA Los Angeles (LAX) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 11h 25m AAASG3 AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
SAN San Diego 11h 27m ASFJQF ASETOS San Diego (SAN) to Dulles flights
SEA Seattle 11h 46m AFASAY ASAVCM Seattle (SEA) to Dulles flights
SLC Salt Lake City 11h 51m AMASDL DLKEUA Salt Lake City (SLC) to Dulles flights
PHX Phoenix 11h 56m AAASWN AVOSSN Phoenix (PHX) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 12h AMDLKE AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
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Honolulu, Oahu to Dulles
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,810 mi 8h 55m nonstop +6h ahead

HNL–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,810 miles in approximately 8h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: ET 7 788 8h55 76% Star Alliance ET
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,620
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
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
64%
Return
IAD → HNL
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
91%
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 8h 55m gate to gate.
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 time8h 55m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 8h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 4,810 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HNL to IAD: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, San Francisco and Chicago O'Hare.
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 United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HNL to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to IAD is about 8 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,810 miles (7,740 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, San Francisco and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.