CAN
Guangzhou
China
8,967 km
5,572 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
8,967 km
5,572 mi / 4,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
71°
east northeast

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CAN HNL
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code CAN HNL
ICAO Code ZGGG PHNL
City Guangzhou Honolulu
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 50 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 21.320000, -157.920000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 8,967 kilometers (5,572 miles / 4,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:41 in Guangzhou, it's 23:41 in Honolulu. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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