Drive time to Molokai Airport (MKK)

Molokai Airport (MKK / PHMK) is a medium-sized airport serving Kaunakakai, Hawaii. It sits 454 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 4,494 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Honolulu, HI — the airport lies about 50 miles east of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to MKK from cities near Kaunakakai

The 1 largest population centres within 90 miles of MKK. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Molokai Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Honolulu, HI 50 mi east Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near MKK

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

MKK at a glance

IATA code
MKK
ICAO code
PHMK
Serving
Kaunakakai, Hawaii
State
Hawaii
Elevation
454 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
4,494 ft
Coordinates
21.1529, -157.0960
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from MKK

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from MKK, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like MKK, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to MKK

How long does it take to drive to MKK?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Molokai Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 1 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Kaunakakai?

Molokai Airport uses the IATA code MKK and the ICAO code PHMK. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 454 feet above sea level.

How far is MKK from Honolulu?

Honolulu, HI is about 50 miles from MKK in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Honolulu as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near MKK?

Within 200 miles: LUP (8.8 mi), LNY (27 mi), JHM (30 mi), OGG (46 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from MKK?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to MKK. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.