HNL
Honolulu
United States
8,168 km
5,075 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
8,168 km
5,075 mi / 4,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
298°
west northwest

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HNL NKG
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code HNL NKG
ICAO Code PHNL ZSNJ
City Honolulu Nanjing
Country United States China
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 31.740000, 118.860000

Honolulu (HNL) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 8,168 kilometers (5,075 miles / 4,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 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 01:20 in Honolulu, it's 19:20 in Nanjing. 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 Nanjing (NKG) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 75° (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 Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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