HNL
Honolulu
United States
9,821 km
6,103 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
9,821 km
6,103 mi / 5,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL XIC
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code HNL XIC
ICAO Code PHNL ZUXC
City Honolulu Xichang
Country United States China
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 27.990000, 102.180000

Honolulu (HNL) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 9,821 kilometers (6,103 miles / 5,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 12:04 in Honolulu, it's 06:04 in Xichang. 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 5,099 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan 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 Xichang (XIC) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 67° (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 Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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