Why does it take so long to get from Hawaii to Japan?

Answer 1

It's because California is only 3000 miles away and Minnesota is much further away. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Honolulu to LAX is 5 hrs and 10 mins Honolulu to St. Paul, MN is 8 hours Find out for yourself.... http://www.oag.com/travel-guides/airline-airport/air-route-info/duration-finder/

Answer 2

This is not necessary true. Based on weather conditions, the wind gyres in the northern hemisphere between the continental United States and Hawai'i are rotating counter-clockwise, with wind (called the Trades), blowing toward Hawai'i.

With that said, flight from the continental United States should actually be faster this way as planes will get a little push from behind (tailwind). Going from Hawai'i to the continental United States could undoubtedly receive some wind resistance (headwind).

Ultimately, the pilot can determine the speed at which he wants to have the plane fly.

Answer 3

The winds of the Jet Stream blow from west to east. Airliners fly at the altitude of the Jet Stream and frequently inside it. This means the airliners often have higher ground speeds going from California to Florida than they do going from Florida to California.

Answer 4

Answer: Because they are at two very distant parts of the Pacific Ocean.

Answer 5

It doesn't have to but, the time change resulting from passing through 5 time zones will cause your watch to register more time.