[BluH2o]

But at least Hawaii is a 12 hour plane ride from anywhere in the lower 48 -

Hawaii is about 5 hours from LAX by air ... a little over 2500 miles. Sydney Australia from LAX is about 12 hours.

[Paladin2]

"Hawaii is about 5 hours from LAX by air ... a little over 2500 miles. Sydney Australia from LAX is about 12 hours. "

you're neglecting TSA delays and on the ground delays when AF1 is near/at the airport.