HNL
Honolulu
United States
9,902 km
6,153 miles
KMG
Kunming
China
Distance
9,902 km
6,153 mi / 5,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL KMG
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Kunming Wujiaba International Airport
IATA Code HNL KMG
ICAO Code PHNL ZPPP
City Honolulu Kunming
Country United States China
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 6,217 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 24.990000, 102.740000

Honolulu (HNL) to Kunming (KMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) in Kunming, China is 9,902 kilometers (6,153 miles / 5,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:45 in Honolulu, it's 06:45 in Kunming. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,204 feet between the two airports. Kunming Wujiaba International Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kunming (KMG) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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