HNL
Honolulu
United States
10,055 km
6,248 miles
LJG
Lijiang
China
Distance
10,055 km
6,248 mi / 5,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
299°
west northwest

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HNL LJG
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Lijiang Airport
IATA Code HNL LJG
ICAO Code PHNL ZPLJ
City Honolulu Lijiang
Country United States China
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 26.680000, 100.250000

Honolulu (HNL) to Lijiang (LJG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Lijiang Airport (LJG) in Lijiang, China is 10,055 kilometers (6,248 miles / 5,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 12:08 in Honolulu, it's 06:08 in Lijiang. 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 Lijiang (LJG) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 66° (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 Lijiang Airport (LJG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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