Hawaiian Airlines Flight Takes Off In 2018, Lands In 2017

David Moye

It’s plane crazy: A flight that took off in 2018 ended up landing in 2017.

Hawaiian Airlines Flight 446 was scheduled to depart Auckland, New Zealand, on Dec. 31 at 11:55 p.m. local time on its way to Honolulu.

However, an unexpected 10-minute delay meant that it took off at 12:05 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2018.

Thanks to the location of the international date line, Honolulu is 23 hours behind Auckland. That meant the eight-hour flight landed at 10:16 a.m. on Dec. 31, 2017.

Sam Sweeney, a transportation reporter for Washington, D.C., station WJLA, noticed the quirky flight time and posted it on Twitter ...

... and proceeded to blow everyone’s mind.

Some people weren’t sure how to react.

Others felt it was a good opportunity for a “Doctor Who” gif.

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Some had more practical concerns.

And at least one person wanted to kill the buzz by bringing, ugh, a rational explanation.

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1929

On Nov. 11, 1929, Inter-Island Airways (which would later become Hawaiian Airlines) had their first scheduled flight from Honolulu to Hilo, stopping at Maui.
On Nov. 11, 1929, Inter-Island Airways (which would later become Hawaiian Airlines) had their first scheduled flight from Honolulu to Hilo, stopping at Maui.

1930

By 1930, the airline had carried a total of 10,367 passengers.
By 1930, the airline had carried a total of 10,367 passengers.

1934

In 1934, Inter-Island Airways was awarded Hawaii's first neighbor island airmail service contract.
In 1934, Inter-Island Airways was awarded Hawaii's first neighbor island airmail service contract.

1935

In 1935, Inter-Island Airways added 16-passenger Sikorsky S€‘43s. 
In 1935, Inter-Island Airways added 16-passenger Sikorsky S€‘43s. 

1941

In 1941, three new 24-passenger DC-€‘3s were flown in formation from Oakland, California, to Honolulu in 13 hours and 54 minutes -- €”it was the longest over-water flight made by a DC-€‘3.
In 1941, three new 24-passenger DC-€‘3s were flown in formation from Oakland, California, to Honolulu in 13 hours and 54 minutes -- €”it was the longest over-water flight made by a DC-€‘3.

1941

In 1941, Inter-Island Airways changed its name to Hawaiian Airlines.
In 1941, Inter-Island Airways changed its name to Hawaiian Airlines.

Dec. 7, 1941

On Dec. 7, 1941, a Hawaiian Airlines DC-€‘3 no. 9 carrying 24 passengers was hit by Japanese fire at Pearl Harbor. An engine caught fire, but a stray bullet hit the fire extinguisher, putting out the flames. No one was hurt and the event made "Ripley's Believe It Or Not."
On Dec. 7, 1941, a Hawaiian Airlines DC-€‘3 no. 9 carrying 24 passengers was hit by Japanese fire at Pearl Harbor. An engine caught fire, but a stray bullet hit the fire extinguisher, putting out the flames. No one was hurt and the event made "Ripley's Believe It Or Not."

1943

In 1943, Hawaiian Airlines hired its first flight attendants.
In 1943, Hawaiian Airlines hired its first flight attendants.

1950

In 1950, the National Safety Council presented Hawaiian Airlines with a 20-year award, the first airline in history to win this award.
In 1950, the National Safety Council presented Hawaiian Airlines with a 20-year award, the first airline in history to win this award.

1952

In 1952, Hawaiian Airlines introduced its first pressurized, air-conditioned cabin service with 44-passenger Convair 340s.
In 1952, Hawaiian Airlines introduced its first pressurized, air-conditioned cabin service with 44-passenger Convair 340s.

1955

In 1955, the airline converted five of its DC-3s to have large "viewmaster windows."
In 1955, the airline converted five of its DC-3s to have large "viewmaster windows."

1960

In 1960, Hawaiian Airlines began its commercial jet service from Los Angeles to Hawaii.
In 1960, Hawaiian Airlines began its commercial jet service from Los Angeles to Hawaii.

1973

In 1973, Hawaiian Airlines presented "Pualani" (flower of the sky) in its new logo.
In 1973, Hawaiian Airlines presented "Pualani" (flower of the sky) in its new logo.

1979

In 1979, an all-female crew became the first to operate a certified scheduled U.S. air carrier.
In 1979, an all-female crew became the first to operate a certified scheduled U.S. air carrier.

2001

In 2001, Hawaiian Airlines introduced an updated "Pualani" with a new logo.
In 2001, Hawaiian Airlines introduced an updated "Pualani" with a new logo.

2002

In 2002, Hawaiian Airlines replaced all its DC-10s with Boeing 767s, making the airline one of the youngest fleets in the industry.
In 2002, Hawaiian Airlines replaced all its DC-10s with Boeing 767s, making the airline one of the youngest fleets in the industry.

2015

Today's Hawaiian Airline's flight attendants, looking fly as ever with a touch of aloha.
Today's Hawaiian Airline's flight attendants, looking fly as ever with a touch of aloha.

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