Honolulu, Oahu to Narita (HNL–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,813 mi airlines 56/wk
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Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 50m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ZG1
ZG Viva Macau
788
10:16 AM
HST
1:05 PM+1
JST
7h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH183+1
NH All Nippon
388
11:35 AM
HST T2
3:05 PM+1
JST
8h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9123cs
MH Malaysia
767
12:40 PM
HST T2
4:45 PM+1
JST
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH181
NH All Nippon
388
12:40 PM
HST T2
4:15 PM+1
JST
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL785+2
JL Japan
767
1:10 PM
HST T2
4:45 PM+1
JST
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX6309cs
CX Cathay Pacific
767
1:10 PM
HST T2
4:45 PM+1
JST
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX6307cs
CX Cathay Pacific
789
2:50 PM
HST T2
6:25 PM+1
JST
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL8781+1
JL Japan
788
2:50 PM
HST T2
6:25 PM+1
JST
8h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZG2
ZG Viva Macau
788
7:25 PM
JST T1
7:40 AM
HST
7h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX6352cs
CX Cathay Pacific
789
7:25 PM
JST T2
7:55 AM
HST
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL8782+1
JL Japan
789
7:25 PM
JST T2
7:55 AM
HST
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH184+1
NH All Nippon
388
8:10 PM
JST T1
8:30 AM
HST
7h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL786+2
JL Japan
763
8:35 PM
JST T2
9:05 AM
HST
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX6302cs
CX Cathay Pacific
767
8:35 PM
JST T2
9:05 AM
HST
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH182
NH All Nippon
388
9:10 PM
JST T1
9:30 AM
HST
7h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH9122cs
MH Malaysia
767
9:20 PM
JST T2
9:25 AM
HST
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Honolulu, Oahu to Narita
4 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 3,813 mi 7h 49m nonstop +19h ahead 38 1-stop hubs

HNL–NRT is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways and Viva Macau lead the route. The flight covers 3,813 miles in approximately 7h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HNL–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JL Japan Airlines Also: CX, HA, MH 14 767, 788 8h35 80% Oneworld CX, HA, MH
NH All Nippon Airways 14 388 8h30-8h35 80% Star Alliance
ZG Viva Macau 7 788 7h49 80%
KE Korean Air 1 80% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
388 Airbus A380-800 – NH
767 Boeing 767 – CX, JL, MH
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – JL, ZG
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CX
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: JL (14 flights/wk, 39%)
Star Alliance: NH (14 flights/wk, 39%)
Unaffiliated: ZG (7 flights/wk, 19%)
SkyTeam: KE (1 flights/wk, 3%)
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 NRT direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
52
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,120
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.

Other ways to reach Narita from Honolulu, Oahu

Nearby airports with service to Narita International Airport.
Metric HNL→NRT KOA→NRT
Distance from HNL 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1
Weekly flights 56
Flight time 7h 49m 7h 9m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of HNL with service to Narita International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+19h
Narita is 19 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
HNL: HST · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 1:00 PM (next day) in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
3,813 mi / 6,136 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 49m to 9h 5m.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.

Getting from NRT

Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.

Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.

Narita Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.

Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.

HNL–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Narita route.
Route details
Distance3,813 mi / 6,136 km
Flight time7h 49m to 9h 5m
Time difference+19 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights56 out / 52 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Narita International Airport take approximately 7h 49m to 9h 5m. The route covers 3,813 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Japan Airlines, Korean Air, All Nippon Airways and Viva Macau. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from HNL to NRT. The return direction has about 52 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KOA, CRK, HGH, HKG, XMN, NAN, YYC, PPT, SGN, BNE, DPS, SYD, CVG, YYZ, PER, DEN, GUM, IAH, KIX, JFK, EWR, MIA, DFW, ANC, ORD, YVR, SEA, NGO, ICN, MNL, SFO, SIN, LAX, HND, SJC, SAN, MEL and AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Narita is 19 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
Yes, return flights from NRT to HNL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KOA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 NRT

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Japan Airlines, Korean Air, All Nippon Airways and Viva Macau. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HNL to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to NRT ranges from 7 hours 49 minutes to 9 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,813 miles (6,136 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via KOA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kailua-Kona (KOA).