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

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3,813 mi airlines 35/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
NH183
NH All Nippon
388
11:30 AM
HST T2
3:55 PM+1
JST
9h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH181
NH All Nippon
388
12:30 PM
HST T2
4:55 PM+1
JST
9h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL783
JL Japan
763
12:40 PM
HST T2
4:45 PM+1
JST
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA5392
HA Hawaiian
767
12:40 PM
HST T2
4:45 PM+1
JST
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX6309
CX Cathay Pacific
763
12:40 PM
HST T2
4:45 PM+1
JST
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH184
NH All Nippon
388
8:20 PM
JST T1
8:10 AM
HST
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH182
NH All Nippon
388
9:10 PM
JST T1
9:00 AM
HST
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX6302
CX Cathay Pacific
763
9:20 PM
JST T2
9:25 AM
HST
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA5393
HA Hawaiian
767
9:20 PM
JST T2
9:25 AM
HST
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL784
JL Japan
763
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, 35 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 3,813 mi 9h 5m nonstop +19h ahead 30 1-stop hubs

HNL–NRT is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 3,813 miles in approximately 9h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 30 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
NH All Nippon Airways 14 388 9h25 90% Star Alliance
CX Cathay Pacific 7 763 9h05 90% Oneworld
HA Hawaiian Airlines 7 767 9h05 90%
JL Japan Airlines 7 763 9h05 90% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
388 Airbus A380-800 – NH
763 Boeing 767-300 – CX, JL
767 Boeing 767 – HA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX + JL (14 flights/wk, 40%)
Star Alliance: NH (14 flights/wk, 40%)
Unaffiliated: HA (7 flights/wk, 20%)
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
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,190
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 → NRT
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
NRT → HNL
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
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
+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 9h 5m to 9h 25m.
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 time9h 5m to 9h 25m
Time difference+19 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connections30 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 9h 5m to 9h 25m. The route covers 3,813 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Cathay Pacific, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from HNL to NRT. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ANC, HGH, HKG, NAN, PPT, BNE, YYC, DPS, SYD, DEN, IAH, NGO, DFW, ORD, KIX, GUM, YVR, ICN, SEA, EWR, SFO, SIN, MNL, JFK, AKL, SJC, LAX, SAN, MEL and YYZ. 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.
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 NRT

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HNL to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to NRT ranges from 9 hours 5 minutes to 9 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,813 miles (6,136 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via ANC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.