Shanghai (Pudong) to Honolulu, Oahu (PVG–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Shanghai (Pudong) to Honolulu, Oahu
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 4,918 mi 9h 19m nonstop -18h behind 32 1-stop hubs

PVG–HNL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,918 miles in approximately 9h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–HNL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 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 PVG to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,064
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-18h
Honolulu, Oahu is 18 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · HNL: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 12:00 AM in Honolulu, Oahu.
Distance & Flight Time
4,918 mi / 7,914 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 19m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.

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

The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.

Facts

PVG–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance4,918 mi / 7,914 km
Flight time9h 19m
Time difference-18 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 PVG to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take approximately 9h 19m. The route covers 4,918 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PVG to HNL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TSA, OKA, GUM, CRK, SGN, ICN, KIX, NGO, NRT, PPT, HND, HKG, XMN, BNE, MEL, SEA, MEB, MEM, YVR, SFO, YYZ, SIN, AKL, NUQ, LAX, SYD, MNL, ANC, DFW, JFK, ORD and DTW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Honolulu, Oahu is 18 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
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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 PVG to HNL

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVG to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to HNL ranges from 9 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,918 miles (7,914 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via TSA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.