Hawaii was not a colony.
Hawaii was never a Colony. It was a Kingdom, then a Republic, then a Territory and finally a US State.
Oklahoma City, OK (OKC) to Honolulu, HI (HNL) Shortest Flight Duration * 9 hours 36 mins * Via Denver Intl Apt, Denver (DEN)
Answering "How long is the flight from Connecticut to Hawaii?"
About 9 hours, or so.