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Flights from Honolulu to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Honolulu to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Tokyo or Osaka, about 12h 24m door to door.
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 12h 24m
Honolulu to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey12h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Osaka
Best ways to fly from Honolulu to Shanghai
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
HNL Tokyo (HND) SHA
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines
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HNL Osaka (KIX) SHA
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines
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HNL Seoul (ICN) SHA
Leg 1: Air Premia, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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HNL Manila (MNL) SHA
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines · Leg 2: Cebu Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
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HNL Nagoya (NGO) SHA
Leg 1: Japan Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 7,949 km4,936 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 24mestimate
- Time difference
- +18hShanghai vs Honolulu
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- HNL → PVG, SHA
Flights from Honolulu to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Honolulu to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tokyo, Osaka and Seoul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Honolulu to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,949 km.
Where do you change planes between Honolulu and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (HND), Osaka (KIX), Seoul (ICN) and Manila (MNL). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Honolulu and Shanghai?
Honolulu: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Honolulu and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 18 hours ahead of Honolulu.
