Honolulu, Oahu to Xiamen (HNL–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
NRT Narita 14h 23m CXJLMH JLMFNH Narita (NRT) to Xiamen flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 16h 8m PR MFPR Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Xiamen flights
SFO San Francisco 19h 17m ACASAV UA San Francisco (SFO) to Xiamen flights
KIX Osaka 19h 37m ASCXJL SC Osaka (KIX) to Xiamen flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 20h 22m ASQFSQ MF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Xiamen flights
LAX Los Angeles 22h 14m AAACAF 5YMF Los Angeles (LAX) to Xiamen flights
SIN Singapore 24h 33m SQ GAMFMU Singapore (SIN) to Xiamen flights
ICN Seoul 27h 55m 5YAPZKE KEMF Seoul (ICN) to Xiamen flights
YVR Vancouver 38h 2m ACAFJL MF Vancouver (YVR) to Xiamen flights
MEL Melbourne 44h 25m QF MF Melbourne (MEL) to Xiamen flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Honolulu, Oahu to Xiamen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 5,258 mi 11h 15m nonstop +18h ahead

HNL–XMN had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,258 miles in 11h 15m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop HNL–XMN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 100% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to XMN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
509
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 → XMN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
XMN → HNL
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
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
Xiamen is 18 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
HNL: HST · XMN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 12:00 PM (next day) in Xiamen.
Distance & Flight Time
5,258 mi / 8,461 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 15m 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 XMN

Metro Line 3 runs from the airport to central Xiamen and Xiamen North Station (high-speed rail hub) in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Taxis and DiDi are available outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CNY 40–70. Airport buses serve multiple city destinations and the Wuyuan Bay ferry terminal for CNY 20.

Xiamen North Station connects via high-speed rail to Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Shanghai. The Gulangyu Island ferry is accessible from the city waterfront via taxi or bus from the airport. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.

Xiamen Climate

Subtropical maritime climate. Summers (June–September) are hot and humid at 28–34°C, with the southwest monsoon bringing heavy rainfall and typhoon risk from June through October. Typhoons can close the airport entirely and are the primary operational risk. September is statistically the peak risk month for direct hits.

Winters (December–February) are mild and relatively dry at 12–18°C, among the most pleasant winter climates of any Chinese city. Spring (March–May) is warm but rainy and foggy. Flying conditions are generally excellent outside the typhoon and monsoon season.

HNL–XMN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Xiamen route.
Route details
Distance5,258 mi / 8,461 km
Flight time11h 15m
Time difference+18 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: XMN
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to XMN flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport take about 11h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 5,258 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from HNL to XMN: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 11h 15m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Narita, Ninoy Aquino and San Francisco.
Xiamen is 18 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
Yes, return flights from XMN 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 XMN

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

HNL to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to XMN is about 11 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,258 miles (8,461 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Narita, Ninoy Aquino and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.