Honolulu, Oahu to Guangzhou (Huadu) (HNL–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL9972
DL Delta
332
8:00 PM
HST TT2
1:32 AM+2
CST
11h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL9971
DL Delta
332
3:57 AM
CST
8:23 PM
HST
10h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ICN Seoul 14h 41m 5YAPZKE CZKEOZ Seoul (ICN) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
NRT Narita 14h 53m CXJLMH CZNH Narita (NRT) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
SIN Singapore 17h 23m SQ 3U9CCZ Singapore (SIN) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 17h 45m PR 5JCZ Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
LAX Los Angeles 21h 26m AAACAF CSGCZ Los Angeles (LAX) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
SFO San Francisco 21h 36m ACASAV CZ San Francisco (SFO) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 21h 39m ASQFSQ CZQF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
AKL Auckland 23h 32m NZQF CZ Auckland (AKL) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
JFK New York 25h 48m ASDLSK CSGCZ New York (JFK) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
HND Tokyo 25h 50m ASAYDL CZJLMU Tokyo (HND) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
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Honolulu, Oahu to Guangzhou (Huadu)
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,572 mi 11h 32m nonstop +18h ahead

HNL–CAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 5,572 miles in approximately 11h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HNL–CAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 332 11h32 82% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HNL to CAN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to CAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
769
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HNL → CAN
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
CAN → HNL
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+18h
Guangzhou (Huadu) is 18 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
HNL: HST · CAN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 12:00 PM (next day) in Guangzhou (Huadu).
Distance & Flight Time
5,572 mi / 8,967 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 32m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders can enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a temporary policy running through December 31, 2026. This covers tourism, business visits, and transit. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

For stays beyond 30 days, a standard visa from a Chinese embassy or consulate is required before departure. Separate 144-hour and 72-hour visa-free transit programs exist at select airports for travelers continuing to a third country.

Getting from CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension connects T1 and T2 to the city centre (30–40 min, ¥8–10). Trains run until around midnight. Airport shuttle buses serve Guangzhou East, Tianhe Coach Terminal, and other zones (¥26–36, 40–70 min).Taxis from the arrivals area use a meter; Guangzhou city centre costs ¥80–130 with highway tolls added. DiDi ride-hail is widely available and typically costs less. High-speed rail connections to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other Pearl River Delta cities are available from Guangzhou South station (metro transfer required).

Guangzhou (Huadu) Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers are long, hot, and extremely humid (28–35°C from May–September) with heavy rain and typhoon risk. Tropical storms regularly cause cancellations in July and August. Winters are mild and dry (8–18°C) with some fog in January–February that can delay departures.

Spring (March–April) is warm but wet with persistent drizzle. Autumn (October–November) is the most comfortable period with lower humidity and clear skies. Air quality varies. Pollution combined with humidity creates haze that occasionally reduces visibility.

HNL–CAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Guangzhou (Huadu) route.
Route details
Distance5,572 mi / 8,967 km
Flight time11h 32m
Time difference+18 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to CAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport take about 11h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 5,572 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HNL to CAN: Delta Air Lines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Incheon, Narita and Singapore Changi.
Guangzhou (Huadu) is 18 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
Yes, return flights from CAN to HNL 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 HNL to CAN

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HNL to CAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to CAN is about 11 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,572 miles (8,967 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Incheon, Narita and Singapore Changi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.