Flights to Honolulu
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,360 ft, HNL can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 13 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Honolulu
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to Shanghai | China | 7,950 km (4,940 mi) | about 10 h 57 min |
| Honolulu to Chongqing | China | 9,367 km (5,820 mi) | about 12 h 46 min |
| Honolulu to Chengdu | China | 9,544 km (5,930 mi) | about 12 h 59 min |
| Honolulu to Guangzhou | China | 8,989 km (5,585 mi) | about 12 h 16 min |
| Honolulu to Shenzhen | China | 8,931 km (5,549 mi) | about 12 h 12 min |
| Honolulu to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 10,133 km (6,296 mi) | about 13 h 44 min |
| Honolulu to Wuhan | China | 8,630 km (5,362 mi) | about 11 h 49 min |
| Honolulu to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,924 km (7,409 mi) | about 16 h 2 min |
| Honolulu to Beijing | China | 8,159 km (5,070 mi) | about 11 h 13 min |
| Honolulu to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 17,988 km (11,177 mi) | about 23 h 49 min |
| Honolulu to Istanbul | Turkey | 13,050 km (8,109 mi) | about 17 h 29 min |
| Honolulu to Lagos | Nigeria | 16,312 km (10,136 mi) | about 21 h 40 min |
| Honolulu to Tianjin | China | 8,114 km (5,042 mi) | about 11 h 9 min |
| Honolulu to Xi’an | China | 8,975 km (5,577 mi) | about 12 h 15 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Honolulu?
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is the closest large airport at 7 km (4 mi). The others, MKK, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is HNL from Honolulu city centre?
7 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Honolulu on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.