Xiamen to Honolulu, Oahu (XMN–HNL) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
NRT Narita 14h 45m JLMFNH → CXJLMH Narita (NRT) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
ICN Seoul 15h 3m KEMF → APZKEYP Seoul (ICN) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 15h 33m MFPR → PR Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SFO San Francisco 18h 20m UA → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
YVR Vancouver 18h 36m MF → ACAFJL Vancouver (YVR) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
KIX Osaka 22h 7m SC → ASCXJL Osaka (KIX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
LAX Los Angeles 27h 29m MF → 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 30h 3m MF → ASQF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Xiamen to Honolulu, Oahu
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 5,258 mi 14h 45m nonstop -18h behind

XMN–HNL had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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 14h 45m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop XMN–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

1-stop and 2-stop options for XMN to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
NRT ~14h 45m ICN ~15h 3m MNL ~15h 33m SFO ~18h 20m YVR ~18h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
452
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
XMN → HNL
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
Return
HNL → XMN
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
97%
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 Xiamen.
XMN: CST · HNL: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 12:00 AM in Honolulu, Oahu.
Distance & Flight Time
5,258 mi / 8,461 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 14h 45m 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 XMN

Xiamen Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre and Xiamen North Railway Station in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Airport shuttle buses also serve the ferry terminal and major hotels for CNY 20. The airport is on Xiamen Island, about 12 km from the city centre.DiDi and taxis from downtown cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic and origin. Driving via Huli Avenue to the airport takes 20–35 minutes. Note that Xiamen Island has limited road capacity on key arteries; evening peak hours can add significant time.

Facts

XMN–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xiamen to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance5,258 mi / 8,461 km
Flight time14h 45m
Time difference-18 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XMN
Full nameXiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 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 XMN to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take about 14h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 5,258 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from XMN to HNL: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 14h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Narita, Incheon and Ninoy Aquino.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HNL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Honolulu, Oahu is 18 hours behind Xiamen.
Yes, return flights from HNL to XMN 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 XMN to HNL

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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.

XMN to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XMN to HNL is about 14 hours 45 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, Incheon and Ninoy Aquino. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.