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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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
KIX Osaka 11h 22m 9CCAFM → ASCXJL Osaka (KIX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
HND Tokyo 11h 22m 9CCAFM → ASAYCX Tokyo (HND) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
NRT Narita 11h 45m 9CCACZ → CXJLMH Narita (NRT) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
ICN Seoul 11h 50m 9CCZFM → APZKEOZ Seoul (ICN) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
NGO Tokoname 12h 13m 9CHOJL → CXJL Tokoname (NGO) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 17h 16m 5JMUPR → PR Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
ANC Anchorage 18h 2m 5YCACK → ASFJKE Anchorage (ANC) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SEA Seattle 18h 16m CKDL → ASAYDE Seattle (SEA) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
LAX Los Angeles 18h 23m CACKCSG → 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SFO San Francisco 18h 55m MUUA → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shanghai (Pudong) to Honolulu, Oahu
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,918 mi 9h 19m nonstop -18h behind

PVG–HNL 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 4,918 miles in 9h 19m.

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All flights from Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) Honolulu, Oahu to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
KIX ~11h 22m HND ~11h 22m NRT ~11h 45m ICN ~11h 50m NGO ~12h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
906
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PVG → HNL
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
Return
HNL → PVG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays →
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 gate to gate.
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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 9h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 4,918 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PVG to HNL: 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 9h 19m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kansai, Tokyo Haneda and Narita.
Honolulu, Oahu is 18 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
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 PVG to HNL

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) 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.

PVG to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kansai, Tokyo Haneda and Narita. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.