Airport Comparison
| BOS | HNL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport | Daniel K Inouye International Airport |
| IATA Code | BOS | HNL |
| ICAO Code | KBOS | PHNL |
| City | Boston | Honolulu |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Pacific/Honolulu |
| Elevation | 19 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.360000, -71.010000 | 21.320000, -157.920000 |
Boston (BOS) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 8,186 kilometers (5,086 miles / 4,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 6-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 06:20 in Boston, it's 00:20 in Honolulu. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.