HNL
Honolulu
United States
8,427 km
5,236 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
8,427 km
5,236 mi / 4,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
293°
west northwest

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HNL SQJ
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code HNL SQJ
ICAO Code PHNL ZSSM
City Honolulu Sanming
Country United States China
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 26.430000, 117.840000

Honolulu (HNL) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 8,427 kilometers (5,236 miles / 4,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 09:47 in Honolulu, it's 03:47 in Sanming. 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 Sanming (SQJ) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 73° (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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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