HNL
Honolulu
United States
10,295 km
6,397 miles
TCZ
Tengchong
China
Distance
10,295 km
6,397 mi / 5,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL TCZ
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Tengchong Tuofeng Airport
IATA Code HNL TCZ
ICAO Code PHNL ZUTC
City Honolulu Tengchong
Country United States China
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 24.940000, 98.490000

Honolulu (HNL) to Tengchong (TCZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) in Tengchong, China is 10,295 kilometers (6,397 miles / 5,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 14:52 in Honolulu, it's 08:52 in Tengchong. 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 6,237 feet between the two airports. Tengchong Tuofeng 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 Tengchong (TCZ) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 65° (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 Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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