# Distance from Honolulu (HNL) to Rugao (RUG)

> 8,003 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,003 km / 4,973 mi / 4,321 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 298° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 76° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → China
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +18h (When it's 02:37 in Honolulu, it's 20:37 in Rugao)
- **Elevation difference**: 13 ft (RUG is lower than HNL)

## Airports

### [Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hnl-honolulu-daniel-k-inouye-international-airport/1ef266df-8953-6d78-a54a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Honolulu, United States
- ICAO: PHNL
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates: 21.320000, -157.920000
- Elevation: 13 ft

### [Rugao Air Base (RUG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rug-rugao-rugao-air-base/1ef266e0-2034-60f8-8c51-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rugao, China
- ICAO: ZSRG
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 32.260000, 120.500000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:37 in Honolulu, it's 20:37 in Rugao.
With a 18-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hnl-honolulu-daniel-k-inouye-international-airport/1ef266df-8953-6d78-a54a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rugao Air Base (RUG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rug-rugao-rugao-air-base/1ef266e0-2034-60f8-8c51-06bb2780ed98)
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