HNL
Honolulu
United States
8,157 km
5,068 miles
NAY
Beijing
China
Distance
8,157 km
5,068 mi / 4,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL NAY
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Beijing Nanyuan Airport
IATA Code HNL NAY
ICAO Code PHNL ZBNY
City Honolulu Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 39.780000, 116.390000

Honolulu (HNL) to Beijing (NAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) in Beijing, China is 8,157 kilometers (5,068 miles / 4,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 China. 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 20:08 in Honolulu, it's 14:08 in Beijing. 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 Beijing (NAY) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 76° (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 Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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