Flying the ISLAND SHUTTLE Hawaiian 717 | HNL-KOA | Main Cabin

Join me as I fly on Hawaiian’s aging 717 on an inter-island flight from Honolulu to Kona Date Flown: March 8, 2026 Origin: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) Destination: Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) Distance: 164 miles / 264 km Length: 44 minutes Type: Boeing 717-200 Tail No: N483HA Name: ‘Anianiau Airline: Hawaiian Airlines Cabin: Main Cabin Trip Report 0:00 - Check In 0:34 - HNL Airport 3:50 - Boarding 4:14 - Seat 4:56 - Taxi 6:10 - Departure 7:52 - Drink Service 8:16 - Descent 8:56 - Final Thoughts 9:51 - Landing 10:38 - Arrival 11:17 - KOA Airport