Honolulu to Seattle Flight Time & Schedules

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What Is the Typical Flight Time from Honolulu to Seattle?

A nonstop flight from Honolulu to Seattle generally takes around 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours 4 minutes. Regular direct services operate from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) with Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

Travelers can also find connecting flights, although these take longer. Some one-stop itineraries via Portland (PDX) start at roughly 7 hours 20 minutes, while longer connections can extend the total journey beyond 10 hours.

Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) in Everett is another Seattle-area option. Alaska Airlines lists Honolulu as a nonstop destination from Paine Field, but the route operates on a much more limited schedule than HNL–SEA.

Approximate Flight Duration from Honolulu to Seattle

The quickest way to travel from Honolulu to the Seattle area is generally a nonstop flight. Current HNL–SEA schedules range from about 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours 4 minutes, depending on the departure time and operating airline.

A direct flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) normally takes around 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours 4 minutes. Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines currently operate nonstop passenger flights on this route.

Although frequent nonstop flights are available, travelers can also choose a connecting itinerary. One-stop journeys may start at around 7 hours 20 minutes, with Portland International Airport (PDX) among the available transfer points. The complete travel time depends on the connection and layover.

Nonstop flights between Honolulu (HNL) and Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) take approximately 5 hours 51 minutes to 5 hours 55 minutes when scheduled. Alaska Airlines operates the route, but service is limited compared with the frequent flights to Seattle-Tacoma.

Travelers considering Paine Field should check their specific dates carefully because the nonstop schedule does not operate with the same daily frequency as HNL–SEA.

Honolulu to Seattle Flight Time by Airport

Arrival Airport	Route Code	Estimated Journey Time
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport	HNL–SEA	Around 5 hrs 30 mins–6 hrs 4 mins nonstop
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport	HNL–SEA	From about 7 hrs 20 mins with one stop
Seattle Paine Field International Airport	HNL–PAE	Around 5 hrs 51 mins–5 hrs 55 mins nonstop when scheduled

Airlines Flying Nonstop from Honolulu to Seattle

Alaska Airlines

Delta Air Lines

Time Difference Between Honolulu and Seattle

Honolulu remains on Hawaii Standard Time (UTC−10) throughout the year and does not observe daylight saving time. Seattle changes between Pacific Standard Time and Pacific Daylight Time.

While Seattle is observing daylight saving time, it is three hours ahead of Honolulu. For example, 8:00 AM in Honolulu is 11:00 AM in Seattle.

During Seattle's standard-time period, the difference becomes two hours. Flight itineraries show departure and arrival times according to the local clock at each airport.

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