UA6981 Flight Status United Airlines: Honolulu to Lihue (UAL6981)

United Airlines UA 6981

Landed On Time

HNL Honolulu

Scheduled
18:07
Actual
18:18

Terminal: 1 | Gate: A17

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time HST

Honolulu International Airport (HNL)

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LIH Lihue

Scheduled
18:49
Actual
18:40

Gate: 5

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time HST

Lihue Airport (LIH)

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Landed 7h 50m ago 100%

HNL 18:18 LIH 18:40

164 km (102 mi) flown

Route map HNL to LIH Map of the great-circle route from Honolulu International Airport, United States to Lihue Airport, United States, 164 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. HNL LIH Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 164 km / 102 miles · Scheduled Duration: 00:42 · Actual Duration: 00:22

UA 6981 Flight Status & Schedule United Airlines Honolulu to Lihue

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 08 HNL LIH 18:18 18:40 Landed Track >
Nov 07 HNL LIH 18:11 18:34 Landed Track >
Nov 06 HNL LIH 18:17 18:39 Landed Track >
Nov 01 HNL LIH 18:18 18:39 Landed Track >
Oct 31 HNL LIH 18:08 18:49 Scheduled Track >
Jul 25 HNL LIH 06:13 06:34 Landed Track >
Jul 24 HNL LIH 06:17 06:38 Landed Track >

United Airlines flight UA 6981 links Honolulu and Lihue, 164 km (102 mi) apart, and flies three times a week: Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 42 min; in practice it usually takes about 20 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left on time and landed at 18:40, 9 minutes early.

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About UA 6981

Route
Honolulu International Airport HNL to Lihue Airport LIH
Distance
164 km (102 mi)
Typical flight time
20 min
Flies
Fri, Sat, Sun
On time
6 of the last 6
Usually departs from
Terminal 1

UA 6981 FAQ

How long is the UA6981 flight?
The timetable allows 42 min. Honolulu to Lihue is 164 km (102 mi).
How often is UA6981 late?
None of the last 6 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does UA6981 fly?
Three times a week: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does UA6981 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Honolulu International Airport (HNL). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does UA6981 have?
Also listed as UAL6981 (United Airlines' ICAO code) and UA 6981.

UA6981 and Honolulu HNL to Lihue LIH Flights

Flight UA6981 is a code-share United Airlines flight of the Alaska Airlines operated AS1153.

Other flights departing from Honolulu HNL: AS1153, AS1206, ST428

Other flights arriving at Lihue LIH: AS1153, 8C3438, 8C3438

All flights connecting Honolulu HNL to Lihue LIH.