HNL
Honolulu
United States
9,330 km
5,797 miles
LHW
Lanzhou
China
Distance
9,330 km
5,797 mi / 5,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL LHW
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport
IATA Code HNL LHW
ICAO Code PHNL ZLLL
City Honolulu Lanzhou
Country United States China
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 6,388 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 36.520000, 103.620000

Honolulu (HNL) to Lanzhou (LHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) in Lanzhou, China is 9,330 kilometers (5,797 miles / 5,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 19:34 in Honolulu, it's 13:34 in Lanzhou. 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 6,375 feet between the two airports. Lanzhou Zhongchuan 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 Lanzhou (LHW) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 68° (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 Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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