HNL
Honolulu
United States
7,910 km
4,915 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
7,910 km
4,915 mi / 4,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
303°
west northwest

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HNL TAO
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code HNL TAO
ICAO Code PHNL ZSQD
City Honolulu Qingdao
Country United States China
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 36.270000, 120.370000

Honolulu (HNL) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 7,910 kilometers (4,915 miles / 4,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 14:48 in Honolulu, it's 08:48 in Qingdao. 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 Qingdao (TAO) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 77° (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 Liuting Airport (TAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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