REVENUE RECOGNITION AND CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS 3 (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Revenue, Performance Obligation [Abstract]
Revenue Performance Obligation Description of Timing	Performance obligations recognized as of September 30, 2020 will be satisfied over the course of future periods. The Company's disclosure of the timing for satisfying the performance obligation is based on the requirements of contracts with customers. However, from time to time, these contracts may be subject to modifications, impacting the timing of satisfying the performance obligations. Performance obligations expected to be satisfied within one year and greater than one year are 54% and 46%, respectively.
Revenue Performance Obligation Description of Payment Terms	The timing of satisfaction of the Company's performance obligations does not significantly vary from the typical timing of payment. Typical payment terms of the Company's fixed-price over time contracts include progress payments based on specified events or milestones, or based on project progress. For some contracts we may be entitled to receive an advance payment.
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Performance obligation, amount	$ 25,644
Within One Year [Member]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Performance obligation, percentage	54.00%
Greater Than One Year [Member]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Performance obligation, percentage	46.00%
Aerospace
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Performance obligation, amount	$ 9,717
Honeywell Building Technologies
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Performance obligation, amount	5,537
Performance Materials and Technologies
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Performance obligation, amount	6,532
Safety and Productivity Solutions
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Performance obligation, amount	$ 3,858