Hong Kong to Honolulu, Oahu (HKG–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Hong Kong to Honolulu, Oahu
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 5,560 mi 9h 14m nonstop -18h behind 22 1-stop hubs

HKG–HNL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,560 miles in approximately 9h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HKG–HNL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
CRK ~13h 12m NGO ~16h 53m KIX ~17h 10m NRT ~17h 10m BNE ~18h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
968
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HKG → HNL
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
HNL → HKG
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-18h
Honolulu, Oahu is 18 hours behind Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · HNL: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 12:00 AM in Honolulu, Oahu.
Distance & Flight Time
5,560 mi / 8,947 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 14m to 10h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Hong Kong SAR passport holders are not eligible for the US Visa Waiver Program or ESTA. You must apply for a US visa (typically B-1/B-2) at the US Consulate General in Hong Kong before travel. Interview appointments are required and wait times vary. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.

B-1/B-2 tourist and business visas are typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 6 months per visit.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to HKG

Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.

Facts

HKG–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance5,560 mi / 8,947 km
Flight time9h 14m to 10h 5m
Time difference-18 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: HKG
Full nameHong Kong International Airport
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: HNL
Full nameDaniel K. Inouye International Airport
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take approximately 9h 14m to 10h 5m. The route covers 5,560 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from HKG to HNL. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CRK, NGO, KIX, NRT, BNE, ICN, CVG, MEL, NAN, GUM, HND, ANC, MNL, SYD, SFO, AKL, YVR, LAX, YYZ, JFK, DFW and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Honolulu, Oahu is 18 hours behind Hong Kong.
Yes, return flights from HNL to HKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HKG to HNL

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HKG to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to HNL ranges from 9 hours 14 minutes to 10 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,560 miles (8,947 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via CRK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.