HNL
Honolulu
United States
11,456 km
7,118 miles
NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
Distance
11,456 km
7,118 mi / 6,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL NGQ
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Ngari Gunsa Airport
IATA Code HNL NGQ
ICAO Code PHNL ZUAL
City Honolulu Shiquanhe
Country United States China
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 14,022 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 32.100000, 80.050000

Honolulu (HNL) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China is 11,456 kilometers (7,118 miles / 6,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 10:22 in Honolulu, it's 04:22 in Shiquanhe. 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 14,009 feet between the two airports. Ngari Gunsa 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 Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 54° (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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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