HNL
Honolulu
United States
3,991 km
2,480 miles
SBA
Santa Barbara
United States
Distance
3,991 km
2,480 mi / 2,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

HNL SBA
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
IATA Code HNL SBA
ICAO Code PHNL KSBA
City Honolulu Santa Barbara
Country United States United States
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 34.400000, -119.800000

Honolulu (HNL) to Santa Barbara (SBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) in Santa Barbara, United States is 3,991 kilometers (2,480 miles / 2,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 00:40 in Honolulu, it's 02:40 in Santa Barbara.

The return flight from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 259° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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