Chengdu to Honolulu flights
Honolulu lies 9,544 km (5,930 mi) east of Chengdu, -18 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 59 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chengdu | Honolulu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 20.9 million | 350,964 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-10 (Pacific/Honolulu) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | HNL, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 96801–96850 |
Clocks in Honolulu are 18 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 12 h 59 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Honolulu
Crossing from China into United States: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chengdu
Chengdu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU, 53 km).
Arriving in Honolulu
Honolulu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,360-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Molokai Airport (MKK, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel K. Inouye International Airport | HNL | 7 km (4 mi) | 12,360 ft | 13 ft |
| Molokai Airport (regional) | MKK | 81 km (50 mi) | 4,494 ft | 454 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Honolulu from Chengdu?
9,544 km (5,930 mi) in a straight line, east of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Honolulu by air?
About 12 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Honolulu?
Honolulu is 18 h behind at the moment (Pacific/Honolulu against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Honolulu flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL); Honolulu also has MKK.
What currency do I need in Honolulu?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.