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Hawaii

  • Hawaii, United States
  • Fly into Kahului International Airport (OGG)
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Flying private to Hawaii

Hawaii is around five to six hours or a little more from the West Coast, depending on the aircraft, all of it over open ocean. That rules out light and most midsize jets: the flight is made in a super midsize or larger jet with the range for the crossing and its reserves, equipped and approved for long flights over water. There is nowhere on the way to stop for fuel, so the aircraft has to make it in one go.

Each main island has an airport that takes business jets. Kahului on Maui serves Wailea, Kaanapali and Kapalua; Kona on the Big Island serves the Kohala Coast resorts; Honolulu on Oahu is the state's main airport; and Lihue serves Kauai. You can fly straight to the island you are staying on rather than connecting through Honolulu.

Between the islands the flights are short: a turboprop or light jet covers the hops, and helicopters fly the sightseeing. Many travellers split a stay between two islands and fly between them privately.

Can a jet land?

Yes. Every main island has an airport that takes business jets. From the mainland the jet needs the range to cross non-stop, which in practice means a super midsize or larger; we check the range against your passengers and bags before we quote.

Between islands, a turboprop, light jet or helicopter makes the hop; we can book it with the main flight.

Flight times to Kahului International Airport

Estimated time in the air non-stop, in the smallest jet that makes the distance with passengers and reserves.

FromDistanceFlight time
Los Angeles (VNY)3,994 km6h 05m
San Francisco (SFO)3,761 km5h 45m
San Jose (SJC)3,788 km5h 50m
Seattle (SEA)4,249 km6h 30m
Las Vegas (LAS)4,334 km6h 20m

Before you book

  • Tell us your passengers and baggage early: on the crossing they decide which aircraft has the range.
  • Hawaii has strict rules on bringing in plants, food and animals; pets need paperwork arranged well in advance.
  • Book Christmas, New Year and spring break early; the long-range jets that can make the crossing are in demand.

Best time to go: All year. December to April is humpback whale season off Maui and brings big winter surf to the north shores; Christmas, New Year and spring break are the busiest weeks.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a private jet land at Hawaii?
Yes. Every main island has an airport that takes business jets. From the mainland the jet needs the range to cross non-stop, which in practice means a super midsize or larger; we check the range against your passengers and bags before we quote.
Which airport do I fly into for Hawaii?
Kahului International Airport (OGG): kahului, Maui: the jet airport for Wailea, Kaanapali, Kapalua and the rest of Maui. Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA): kona, the Big Island: close to the Kohala Coast resorts on the island's west side. Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL): honolulu, Oahu: the state's main airport, for Waikiki, Honolulu and the North Shore. Lihue Airport (LIH): lihue, Kauai: the main airport for Kauai, including Poipu and the north shore.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles?
About 6h 05m for the 3,994 km flight to Kahului International Airport, in a midsize jet such as the Hawker 800XP. Between islands, a turboprop, light jet or helicopter makes the hop; we can book it with the main flight.
When is the best time to go?
All year. December to April is humpback whale season off Maui and brings big winter surf to the north shores; Christmas, New Year and spring break are the busiest weeks.

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