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

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UA345
UA United
764
8:15 AM
EDT
1:13 PM
HST
10h 58m
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ET1392
ET Ethiopian
764
8:15 AM
EDT
1:13 PM
HST
10h 58m
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UA3906
UA United
9:04 AM
HST
12:31 AM+1
EDT
9h 27m
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ET1393
ET Ethiopian
764
3:30 PM
HST T2
7:01 AM+1
EDT
9h 31m
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UA344
UA United
764
3:30 PM
HST T2
7:01 AM+1
EDT
9h 31m
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Dulles to Honolulu, Oahu
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 4,810 mi 10h 58m nonstop -6h behind 34 1-stop hubs

IAD–HNL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,810 miles in approximately 10h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–HNL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 6 764 10h58 75% Star Alliance –
UA United Airlines 6 764 10h58 75% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
764 Boeing 767-400ER – ET, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET + UA (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to HNL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
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
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
MEM ~11h 15m SDF ~11h 35m KOA ~11h 46m VNY ~12h 4m BUR ~12h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,934
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → HNL
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
87%
Return
HNL → IAD
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → HNL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 12:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
Distance & Flight Time
4,810 mi / 7,740 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 58m.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance4,810 mi / 7,740 km
Flight time10h 58m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 13 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: HNL
Full nameDaniel K. Inouye International Airport
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take approximately 10h 58m. The route covers 4,810 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from IAD to HNL. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, SDF, KOA, VNY, BUR, PHL, SJC, YVR, YYC, PBI, MIA, PDX, YYZ, SMF, CVG, ORD, OAK, IAH, DFW, SEA, LAX, HND, DTW, SLC, SFO, JFK, PHX, SAN, LAS, DEN, ICN, ATL, MSP and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Honolulu, Oahu is 6 hours behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from HNL to IAD 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 IAD to HNL

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and United Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to HNL ranges from 10 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,810 miles (7,740 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.