HNL
Honolulu
United States
8,946 km
5,559 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
8,946 km
5,559 mi / 4,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL SZX
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code HNL SZX
ICAO Code PHNL ZGSZ
City Honolulu Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 22.640000, 113.810000

Honolulu (HNL) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 8,946 kilometers (5,559 miles / 4,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 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 23:13 in Honolulu, it's 17:13 in Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen (SZX) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 71° (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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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