HNL
Honolulu
United States
8,443 km
5,246 miles
KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
Distance
8,443 km
5,246 mi / 4,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
291°
west northwest

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HNL KNH
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Kinmen Airport
IATA Code HNL KNH
ICAO Code PHNL RCBS
City Honolulu Shang-I
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Taipei
Elevation 13 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 24.430000, 118.360000

Honolulu (HNL) to Shang-I (KNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan is 8,443 kilometers (5,246 miles / 4,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Taiwan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:21 in Honolulu, it's 14:21 in Shang-I. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Shang-I (KNH) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Kinmen Airport (KNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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